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Quote by Kinky Friedman

“The folks in Mississippi are saying, 'Thank God for Texas.'”

Author

Kinky Friedman, born Richard Allen Feldman, is an American singer, writer, and comedian. Known for his unique humorous style and satirical lyrics, he often addresses political and social issues. Born on November 1, 1944, Friedman's musical and performance career has been characterized by various roles and projects. more

“To most of you, your neighbor is a stranger, a guy with a barkin' dog and a high fence around him. Now you can't be a stranger to any guy that's on your own team. So tear down the fence that separates you. Tear down the fence and you'll tear down a lot of hates and prejudices. Tear down all the fences in the country and you'll really have teamwork.”

Country Guy Hate Team Dog Tears Prejudice Stranger Neighbor Teamwork Fence Barking Dogs

Author:Robert Riskin

“A new breed of Americans born out of the social movements of the 60s and grown into a majority in the 70s holds a set of values so markedly different from the traditional outlook that they promise to transform the character of work in America in the 80s.”

Different Character America Values Social Born Work Movement Promise Majority Traditional 80s Outlook Social Movements

Author:Daniel Yankelovich

“The particle and the planet are subject to the same laws and what is learned of one will be known of the other.”

Law Known Subjects Planets Particles

Book:Knowledge Among Men: Eleven Essays on Science, Culture, and Society Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of James Smithson

Source: Knowledge Among Men: Eleven Essays on Science, Culture, and Society Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of James Smithson

“I've never seen an obese person who has said, 'I am well in my mind.' Happiness stops food being a compensation.”

Mind Wells Persons Said Happiness Compensation Obese