"Sexual relations, of course, have existed, exist, and will exist. However, this is in no way connected with the indispensability of the existence of the family."

Family, Existence, Will

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"Sexual relations, of course, have existed, exist, and will exist. However, this is in no way connected with the indispensability of the existence of the family."

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"The president is being denounced for not taking the kind of pre-emptive action in Afghanistan that he has been so passionately denounced for taking in Iraq. Damned if he does and damned if he doesn't."

Action, Afghanistan, Being, Iraq

"Of course great politicians are always liable to be wrong about something, and the more people tell them they are wrong, the more stubbornly they defend their error."

People, Error, Politicians, Wrong

"Sexual relations, of course, have existed, exist, and will exist. However, this is in no way connected with the indispensability of the existence of the family."

Family, Existence, Will

"One of the unsung freedoms that go with a free press is the freedom not to read it."

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"We are also further than ever from equality of opportunity."

Equality, Opportunity

"For the first half of this century, High Court judges have been cautious to the point of timidity in expressing any criticism of governmental action; the independence of the judiciary has been of a decidedly subordinate character."

Action, Character, Court, Criticism

"It's true that I'm taking a break from writing a regular column to do other things but it's got nothing to do with what dear Simon has or has not written."

Nothing, Writing

"I think it's a pity that in many people's minds constitutional reform and PR have come to mean much the same thing."

People, Pity, Reform

"No constitution is or can be perfectly symmetrical, what it can and must be is generally accepted as both fair and usable."

Constitution,

"All the research shows that being married, with all its ups and downs, is by far the most effective way of making young men law-abiding and giving them a sense of purpose and self-worth."

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"Big Brother is watching you."

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"Some men do not know the father of 'their' children."

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"We Lannisters do have a certain pride," said Tyrion Lannister."Pride? Catelyn snapped. His mocking tone and easy manner made her angry. "Arrogance, some might call it. Arrogance and avarice and lust for power."My brother is undoubtedly arrogant, Tyrion Lannister replied. "My father is the soul of avarice, and my sweet sister Cersei lusts for power with every waking breath. I, however, am innocent as a little lamb. Shall I bleat for you? He grinned."

George R. R. Martin, American Author

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"Never give up your wife, husband, children and families. Believe that people can change. Give others opportunity to change."

Lailah Gifty Akita, Ghanaian Author

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"Many families remain for years in the same place, though both husband and wife are sick of it, simply because there is neither complete division nor agreement between them."

Leo Tolstoy, Russian Novelist

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"It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But the half-wit remains a half-wit, and the emperor remains an emperor."

Neil Gaiman, British Author

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"Blessed is the womb that born you."

Lailah Gifty Akita, Ghanaian Author

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"Until now, you have always lived your life alone. Every decision you've made has been for you and you alone. Now, and for the rest of your days, your life will be tied to another's. Every decision you make will be for both of you. What one does affects the other. You are a family, a team inseparable and unbreakable."

Richelle Mead, American Author

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"A rubber plant is just about the ideal family."

Haruki Murakami, Japanese Writer

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