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Quote by James L. Buckley

“Unfortunately, the media, which are not at all reluctant to act in their own self-interest, have succeeded in equating reform in the public mind with further restrictions on just about everyone else's freedom of political speech.”

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James L. Buckley

James L. Buckley is a former United States Senator, born on March 9, 1923. He has had a rich career in politics, law, and education, serving as a U.S. Senator and making significant contributions in various fields. more

“New Orleans is 5 feet below sea level, which means that holes dug in the ground immediately fill with water. Coffins were punctured and sunk with weights, which didn't stop them from floating up out of the cemeteries and down the streets of the French Quarter on stormy nights. The solution was to bury people above ground, in what are called vaults.”

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Author:James Cagney

“A man in a jail has more room, better food, and commonly better company”

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Author:Samuel Johnson

“The ocean has the conscienceless temper of a savage autocrat spoiled by much adulation”

Ocean Temper Savages Spoiled Adulation

Book:The Napoleonic Novels: The Rover & Suspense: From the Renowned Author of The Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, The Secret Agent and Under Western Eyes (Including Author’s Memoirs, Letters & Critical Essays)

Source: The Napoleonic Novels: The Rover & Suspense: From the Renowned Author of The Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, The Secret Agent and Under Western Eyes (Including Author’s Memoirs, Letters & Critical Essays)

“Happiness does not simply happen to us. It's something that we make happen.”

Doe Happens

Book:Good Business: Leadership, Flow, and the Making of Meaning

Source: Good Business: Leadership, Flow, and the Making of Meaning

“When you lose a game or don't play well you can't wait for the next one, because it soon disappears, the disappointment.”

Wells Play Next Games Waiting Loses Disappointment Disappear The Next One

Author:Ryan Giggs

“Microsoft has one more shot at a role in smart phone software through its deployment on Nokia phones. Nokia is still the global market share leader in cell phones. Maybe it will work out, but this is hard to envision great success in the area coming on the heels of so much disappointment in missed opportunity in this important and visible category.”