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“It is my own firm belief that the strength of the soul grows in proportion as you subdue the flesh.”

Believe Soul Politics Belief Grows My Own Flesh Firm Proportion Firm Beliefs

Book:Soul Force: Gandhi's Writings on Peace

Source: Soul Force: Gandhi's Writings on Peace

“For my own part, I believe that there is social and psychological justification for significant inequalities of incomes and wealth.”

Believe Wisdom Politics I Believe Social Wealth My Own Economy Significant Income Psychological Inequality Liberalism Justification

Book:General Theory Of Employment , Interest And Money

Source: General Theory Of Employment , Interest And Money

“I set out as a sort of self-dependent politician. My opinions were my own. I dashed at all prejudices. I scorned to follow anybodyin matter of opinion.... All were, therefore, offended at my presumption, as they deemed it.”

Self Matter Politics My Own Opinion Politician Prejudice Dependent Offended Presumption Scorned

Book:The Progress of a Plough-boy to a Seat in Parliament: As Exemplified in the History of the Life of William Cobbett, Member for Oldham

Source: The Progress of a Plough-boy to a Seat in Parliament: As Exemplified in the History of the Life of William Cobbett, Member for Oldham

“I would like to believe I would not have behaved differently had I not made a term limits pledge, but my own frailties and human desire for prestige and position tell me my term limits pledge did make a difference in how I approached my job in Congress.”

Believe Humans Made Jobs Political Desire Politics Term Differences My Own Position Limits Congress Making A Difference Pledge Prestige Frailty Term Limits

Book:Breach of Trust: How Washington Turns Outsiders Into Insiders

Source: Breach of Trust: How Washington Turns Outsiders Into Insiders

“I care about politics, but I have a tough time making comedy out of it. I was so happy to have a chance to be on The Daily Show, and I think Jon Stewart's so funny... but mostly in my own comedy, I care about less relevant things.”

Thinking Shows Care Politics Chance My Own Comedy Tough Relevant I Care Tough Times Daily Show

Author:Demetri Martin

“I have accepted a seat in the House of Representatives, and thereby have consented to my own ruin, to your ruin, and to the ruin of our children. I give you this warning that you may prepare your mind for your fate.”

Giving Mind May Children Political House Politics My Own Fate Our Children Accepted Ruins Seats Warning Representatives House Of Representatives

Book:The Works of John Adams, Second President of the United States: With a Life of the Author, Notes and Illustrations

Source: The Works of John Adams, Second President of the United States: With a Life of the Author, Notes and Illustrations