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“When a pope's election could not be explained rationally, it was attributed to the Holy Ghost.”

Book:The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam

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The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam

This book delves into a series of historical events, from the fall of Troy to the Vietnam War, to illustrate the consequences of folly in leadership. It examines the roots of these mistakes and their impact on societies and nations. more

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“I have an iron lung, and the dog keeps me from getting too close to magnets. [...] I have SARS. He's tallying the people I infect. [...] I'm nearsighted. He helps me read the road signs. [...] I'm a recovering alcoholic. The dog gets between me and a beer. [...] I have an irregular heartbeat and he's CPR certified. [...] Color-blind. He tells me when the traffic lights change. [...] He translates for my Spanish-speaking clients. [...] He's a chick magnet. [...] I'm a lawyer. He chases ambulances for me.”

Wit Judgement Excuses Smart Aleck Campbell Alexander Service Dog

Book:My Sister's Keeper

Source: My Sister's Keeper

“You can change anything in your life if you want to badly enough. Excuses are for losers!”

Life Change Loser Excuses

Author:anoymous

“The argument that a particular project will be "self-financing" is usually the first refuge of politicians defending the indefensible.”

Excuses Rationalization

Book:The Woven Figure: Conservatism and America's Fabric

Source: The Woven Figure: Conservatism and America's Fabric

“You have more potential in you than you can possibly use up in an entire lifetime or even in several lifetimes. Stop making up excuses and believing in limits.”

Potential Excuses

Book:A Happy Pocket Full of Money: Infinite Wealth and Abundance in the Here and Now

Source: A Happy Pocket Full of Money: Infinite Wealth and Abundance in the Here and Now

“Hannah looks through the windshield and begs the sky that her life will always be like this- large and loud and brimming with youth, but always followed by the quiet drive home and the promise of ending the night with her favorite person in the world.”

Happiness Teenager

Book:Her Name in the Sky

Source: Her Name in the Sky

“Don't say you have started when you remain static. It takes just a step to start an arduous errand! Unleash yourself and take the courageous step tactically to accomplish the vision. When you have to do it, dare to do it!”

Fear Fortitude Excuses Courage Quotes Just Do It Take A Step Unleash Your Potentials Take That Step Stop Excuses Unleash Yourself

Author:Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

“If we were to behave half as well as we believe others ought to behave, we might prove ourselves as grand in character as excuses and justifications prevent us from being.”

Behavior Expectations Richelle Goodrich Richelle E Goodrich Richelle Excuses Justifications Expectations Of Others

Book:Slaying Dragons: Quotes, Poetry, & a Few Short Stories for Every Day of the Year

Source: Slaying Dragons: Quotes, Poetry, & a Few Short Stories for Every Day of the Year

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