Ben Chifley on fighting
Ben Chifley5 quotes“We have a great objective – the light on the hill – which we aim to reach by working for the betterment of mankind not only here but anywhere we may give a helping hand. If it were not for that, the Labour movement would not be worth fighting for.”
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Never is liberty more easily lost than when we think we are defending it.
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The forces of moderation and democracy must, and will, prevail against extremism and dictatorship. I will not be intimidated… Despite threats of death, I will not acquiesce to tyranny, but rather lead the fight against it.
Benazir BhuttoBenazir Bhutto I’m interested in questions my son asks me, like, “Why do animals fight? Why do you have to leave us to go on the road?” Everything he asks gets me thinking.
Ben SolleeBen Sollee I know animals more gallant than the African warthog, but none more courageous. He is the peasant of the plains – the drab and dowdy digger in the earth.
Beryl MarkhamBeryl Markham I wouldn’t wanna fight me, because I know it wouldn’t be a good outcome for both.
Bernard HopkinsBernard Hopkins The radios are going to dictate. That’s another fight. That’s another story there. I wish they just let it be.
Bernie WorrellBernie Worrell GREED AND COMPETITION ARE NOT THE RESULT OF IMMUTABLE HUMAN TEMPERMENT…
Bernard LietaerBernard Lietaer I am so fascinated with this century it will help keep me alive. I’ll be there until the last minute, fighting.
Berenice AbbottBerenice Abbott People will never fight for your freedom if you have not given evidence that you are prepared to fight for it yourself.
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