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Margaret Thatcher photo

“I love argument, I love debate. I don’t expect anyone just to sit there and agree with me, that’s not their job.”

Margaret Thatcher (1925–2013) British stateswoman and politician

The Times (1980), as cited in [Dale, 2012]
First term as Prime Minister

Nora Roberts photo
Chi­ma­man­da Ngo­zi Adi­chie photo

“Of course I am not worried about intimidating men. The type of man who will be intimidated by me is exactly the type of man I have no interest in.”

Chi­ma­man­da Ngo­zi Adi­chie (1977) Nigerian writer

Source: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/15-quotes-from-chimamanda-adichie-that-have-change/

Jenny Han photo
Leonard Cohen photo

“But let's not talk of love or chains and things we can't untie,
your eyes are soft with sorrow,
Hey, that's no way to say goodbye.”

Leonard Cohen (1934–2016) Canadian poet and singer-songwriter

"Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye" · Duet with Judy Collins on Soundstage (January 1976) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVJImYNGqwk
Songs of Leonard Cohen (1967)
Context: I loved you in the morning, our kisses deep and warm,
Your hair upon the pillow like a sleepy golden storm,
Yes many loved before us, I know that we are not new,
In city and in forest they smiled like me and you,
But let's not talk of love or chains and things we can't untie,
your eyes are soft with sorrow,
Hey, that's no way to say goodbye.

Joseph Conrad photo

“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me.”

Erma Bombeck (1927–1996) When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent le…
Red Symons photo

“No-one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”

Red Symons (1949) Australian broadcaster and musician

Attributed quotes

Alice Morse Earle photo
Mitch Albom photo

“There is no such thing as 'too late' in life.”

Source: Tuesdays with Morrie

Andrew Lloyd Webber photo
Margaret Mead photo

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

Margaret Mead (1901–1978) American anthropologist

Source: Kabir, Hajara Muhammad (2010). Northern women development. [Nigeria]. ISBN 978-978-906-469-4. OCLC 890820657 note: 1940s, Male and Female (1949)

Dr. Seuss photo

“you'll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut”

Dr. Seuss (1904–1991) American children's writer and illustrator, co-founder of Beginner Books

Source: I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! (1978)

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Вивиан Грин photo
Dr. Seuss photo

“Remember me and smile, for it's better to forget than to remember me and cry.”

Dr. Seuss (1904–1991) American children's writer and illustrator, co-founder of Beginner Books
Paulo Coelho photo

“If you are brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new Hello.

Paulo Coehlo”

Paulo Coelho (1947) Brazilian lyricist and novelist

Variant: If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.

Dr. Seuss photo

“You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.”

Dr. Seuss (1904–1991) American children's writer and illustrator, co-founder of Beginner Books
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