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"If each side had been frankly contending for its own real wish, they would all have kept within the bounds of reason and courtesy; but just because the contention is reversed and each side is fighting the other side's battle, all the bitterness which really flows from thwarted self-righteousness and obstinacy and from the accumulated grudges of the last ten years is concealed from them by the nominal or official "Unselfishness" of what they are doing or, at least, held to be excused by it."

"As we all know, as if forever exploiting or attempting to exploit each other were not enough, a group of sane human beings who have just reached the end of a war against a common enemy of theirs will sooner or later start or continue killing and/or fighting against each other."

"The devil is the initiator of persecution."

"We find an abundance of anger and the desire to destroy the opposition in any competitive human environment. Hate sparks contest, and in the modern world, attorneys are the paid gladiators of warring parties. Attorneys are for hire to the highest bidder. Attorneys ply their trade by dealing in the commerce of anger and hatred."

"In fighting those who serve devils one always his this on one's side; their Masters hate them as much as they hate us. The moment we disable the human pawns enough to make them useless to Hell, their own Masters finish the work for us. they break their tools."

"That is why I often find myself at such cross-purposes with the modern world: I have been a converted Pagan living among apostate Puritans."
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"I think someone should explain to the child that it's OK to make mistakes. That's how we learn. When we compete, we make mistakes."

"I think the NBA players have to be held accountable in a reasonable way, just like any other professionals."

"Fundamental preparation is always effective. Work on those parts of your game that are fundamentally weak."

"As brilliant an individual that Michael Jordan was, he was not successful until he got with a good team unit."

"You have to be able to center yourself, to let all of your emotions go... Don't ever forget that you play with your soul as well as your body."
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