"Backward is just not a natural direction for Americans to look - historical ignorance remains a national characteristic."

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"It was as if my whole life revolved around trying to judge the appropriate point in a conversation to say goodbye."

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"Never abandon widows, widowers and orphans."

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"Be interested yourself, and you will interest others."

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"You know, in a society where children just about have to seek parental permission to sit on Santa's knee, the word 'paedophile' should send more shivers up your spine than the word 'druggie'."

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"How many of us have lately taken the time out to look at the sky; marvel at the clouds; smell the flowers; or smelt the fresh scent of rain; bought a stranger a cup of tea or coffee; given our time to help another; or just taken time out to sit and watch people rush hither and tither; said "I love you"; smiled at a complete stranger; joined in with kids from the street to play a game?Sadly, I would have to say....not many.It's sad...."

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"It was as if my whole life revolved around trying to judge the appropriate point in a conversation to say goodbye."

"Never abandon widows, widowers and orphans."

"My grandma, Mrs Grace Ayorkor Acquah, said, "Money matters is only a matter of fancy."

"Money cannot buy love."

"Living in harmony with one another brings inner tranquility."

"Be interested yourself, and you will interest others."

"You know, in a society where children just about have to seek parental permission to sit on Santa's knee, the word 'paedophile' should send more shivers up your spine than the word 'druggie'."

"Never look too far to find a family. Your neighbour is your closest family."

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"If we know anything about man, it's that he's not pacific. The temptation to butcher anyone considered undesirable seems to be a common temptation, not always resisted."

"Members of the Academy are mostly urban people. We are an urban nation. We are not a rural nation. It's not easy even to get a rural story made."

"No illusion is more crucial than the illusion that great success and huge money buy you immunity from the common ills of mankind, such as cars that won't start."