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Ben Stein140 quotes“As Beverly Hills becomes more Iranian-Jewish, it is becoming politically conservative.”
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I thought that all of the sacrifices and blessings of the whole history of mankind have devolved upon me. Thank you, God.
Ben SteinBen Stein And now, any of those who refuse, or are unable, to prove they are citizens will receive free insurance paid for by those who are forced to buy insurance because they are citizens.
Ben SteinBen Stein People getting rich in a free society in general – with some scammy exceptions, which are rare – makes everyone else richer, too.
Ben SteinBen Stein The American system is the most successful in the world because it harmonizes best with the aims and longings of human personality while allowing the best protection to other personalities.
Ben SteinBen Stein I am a Jew, and every single one of my ancestors was Jewish. And it does not bother me even a little bit when people call those beautiful lit up, bejeweled trees Christmas trees. I don’t feel threatened. I don’t feel discriminated against.
Ben SteinBen Stein I don’t believe the most successful people are the ones who got the best grades, got into the best schools, or made the most money.
Ben SteinBen Stein I did some reading to prep for Expelled. I read one book cover to cover, From Darwin to Hitler , and that was a very interesting book – one of these rare books I wish had been even longer.
Ben SteinBen Stein If there is no God, why bother to tell the truth? Why not steal?
Ben SteinBen Stein Academic freedom is being lost by a great many people who dare to challenge Darwinism. That’s a terrifying situation. That’s contrary to the principles of science.
Ben SteinBen Stein It’s amazing what ordinary people can do if they set out without preconceived notions.
Ben SteinBen Stein Politics is a thankless occupation; I have no interest in it at all.
Ben SteinBen Stein My pals, such as they are, in Hollywood, ask me why I love to travel to D.C. so much, why it’s a vacation destination for me. I say, ‘Because I sometimes have perfect days there.’
Ben SteinBen Stein What’s a good investment? Go home from work early and spend the afternoon throwing a ball around with your son.
Ben SteinBen Stein Americans are terrified because so many of them have been laid off in recent years and months and they fear that they may be next. Even if they have not been laid off or have not known anyone laid off, they definitely know someone who has lost his home.
Ben SteinBen Stein Put simply, the rich pay a lot of taxes as a total percentage of taxes collected, but they don’t pay a lot of taxes as a percentage of what they can afford to pay, or as a percentage of what the government needs to close the deficit gap.
Ben SteinBen Stein It is so great to sleep in safe, glorious, beautiful America. I just cannot get over it.
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Since you are gone, I collect the stars each night building my own night sky, so I have something to hold onto forever.
Laura ChouetteLaura Chouette Can anybody hear me? Are my words going to waste I need to believe there was a purpose to all the pain?
Allie MillerAllie Miller The universe hears what you say, but it knows what you mean.
Brianna PastorBrianna Pastor Enough of this. The next one I love will return my passion.
Iestyn TudorIestyn Tudor It’s unconditional; their chemistry is unconditional – forever.
Ophelia ScarlettOphelia Scarlett I love you so much that it hurts and that’s the problem I love you so much that it hurts.
Olivia CliffordOlivia Clifford Let’s always bloom, savor and delight others with our beauty.
Mariya FedulovaMariya Fedulova Shadows follow me the way a vulture stalks death. One small step ahead.
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When my dreams showed signs of becoming politically correct no unruly images escaping beyond borders … then I began to wonder
Adrienne RichAdrienne Rich Poetry reaches into places in us that we are suppose to ignore or mistrust, that are perceived as subversive or non-useful, in what is fast becoming known as global culture.
Adrienne RichAdrienne Rich Much male fear of feminism is the fear that, in becoming whole human beings, women will cease to mother men, to provide the breast, the lullaby, the continuous attention associated by the infant with the mother.
Adrienne RichAdrienne Rich They become nothing more than the kiss of Judas, pressing a crown of thorns into your flesh.
Addison Webster MooreAddison Webster Moore I’m kind of glad that I was able to properly grow up before becoming a massive movie star.
Adam RaynerAdam Rayner Only a Californian would have observed that it is becoming increasingly difficult to tell the real fake from the fake fake.
Ada Louise HuxtableAda Louise Huxtable Obviously there was Keith Haring and Robert Mapplethorpe, but Howard was on the brink of becoming a famous director – it didn’t happen because he died.
Aaron BrooknerAaron Brookner Creative things have to sell to get acknowledged as such.
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