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One of the diseases of this age is the multitude of books. It is a thriftless and a thankless occupation, this writing of books: a man were better to sing in a cobbler?s shop, for his pay is a penny a patch; but a book-writer, if he get sometimes a few commendations from the judicious, he shall be sure to reap a thousand reproaches from the malicious.

– Barnaby RichRate it:

One of the extraordinary things about human events is that the unthinkable becomes thinkable.

– Salman RushdieRate it:

One of the few good things about modern times If you die horribly on television, you will not have died in vain. You will have entertained us.

– Kurt VonnegutRate it:

One of the few good things about modern times: If you die horribly on television, you will not have died in vain. You will have entertained us.

– Kurt Vonnegut, "Cold Turkey", In These Times, May 10, 2004Rate it:

One of the finer arts in tactic is to pay attention to subtlety.

– Prof.Salam Al ShereidaRate it:

One of the first duties of the physician is to educate the masses not to take medicine.

– William OslerRate it:

One of the fondest expressions around is that we can't be the world's policeman. But guess who gets called when suddenly someone needs a cop.

– ColinRate it:

One of the fundamental reasons why so many doctors become cynical and disillusioned is precisely because, when the abstract idealism has worn thin, they are uncertain about the value of the actual lives of the patients they are treating. This is not because they are callous or personally inhuman: it is because they live in and accept a society which is incapable of knowing what a human life is worth.

– John BergerRate it:

One of the genius writers of 20th century, Hermann Hesse, Nobel Laureate and my most favorite author, wrote: "Most people...are like a falling leaf that drifts and turns in the air, flutters, and falls to the ground. But a few others are like stars which travel one defined path: no wind reaches them, they have within themselves their guide and path." I like this quote, because it is so enlightening and powerful. It's also a constant reminder that you are the Star, and you must maintain your character - no matter what others say or do. Also not to forget that the Star does have ability to turn into Supernova, which brightens the Universe with such a powerful light that can only come from millions of Suns. Always strive to be that shining Star, and ultimately Supernova, to illuminate the world.

– Deodatta V. Shenai-KhatkhateRate it:

One of the gifts of aging in recovery is the ability to ignore the noise and distractions of life. In long-term sobriety, people are able to focus on the qualitative aspects of their lives, like relationships, meaningful work and peace of mind, and let go of the neurotic pursuit for quantitative fulfillment, such as power, property and prestige.

– Paul HokemeyerRate it:

One of the great attractions of patriotism -- it fulfills our worst wishes. In the person of our nation we are able, vicariously, to bully and cheat. Bully and cheat, what's more, with a feeling that we are profoundly virtuous.

– Aldous HuxleyRate it:

One of the great disadvantages of hurry is that it takes such a long time.

– G. K. ChestertonRate it:

One of the great dreams of man must be to find some place between the extremes of nature and civilization where it is possible to live without regret.

– Barry LopezRate it:

One of the great mistakes that can be made by a man of my age is to get involved in athletic competition with children--unless, of course, they are under six. And even then, stay away from hide-and-seek.

– Bill Cosby, Time FliesRate it:

One of the great pillars of bad journalism is the made up storyline of "Let's you and him fight" - dreaming up conflicts and story arcs where none exists. http://qr.ae/jpY6b

– Jimmy WalesRate it:

One of the greatest casualties of the war in Vietnam is the Great Society ... shot down on the battlefield of Vietnam.

– Martin Luther King, Jr.Rate it:

One of the greatest delusions in the world is the hope that the evils in this world are to be cured by legislation.

– Thomas B. ReedRate it:

One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do.

– Henry FordRate it:

One of the greatest feelings you'll ever get - knowing that you are the reason behind another persons' smile.

– BiyooRate it:

One of the greatest joys to me is making every single person in the audience laugh and forget their worries.

– Mark EliasRate it:

One of the greatest kings that ever was

– Gottfried Wilhelm von LeibnizRate it:

One of the greatest necessities in America is to discover creative solitude.

– Carl SandburgRate it:

One of the greatest pains to human nature is the pain of a new idea.

– Walter BagehotRate it:

One of the greatest pieces of economic wisdom is to know what you do not know.

– John Kenneth GalbraithRate it:

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