“You need a reason to be angry. You don't need a reason to be happy.”
Sideways Stories From Wayside School
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American writer of children's books 1954Related quotes
Hugh Prather (1938–2010) American writer
Source: Notes to Myself: My Struggle to Become a Person
“If there are sound reasons or bases for the points you demand, then there is no need for violence.”
Tenzin Gyatso (1935) spiritual leader of Tibet
"The Nobel Evening Address" p. 115.
The Dalai Lama: A Policy of Kindness (1990)
Context: If there are sound reasons or bases for the points you demand, then there is no need for violence. On the other hand, when there is no sound reason that concessions should be made to you but mainly your own desire, then reason cannot work and you have to rely on force. Thus using force is not a sign of strength but rather a sign of weakness.
Travis Meeks (1979) American musician
Touch, Peel & Stand (Orange - 1998).
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“People like you are the reason
People like me need medication.”
Cheyenne McCray (1965) writer
Source: Demons Not Included
“You can never get enough of what you don't need to make you happy.”
Eric Hoffer (1898–1983) American philosopher
Variant: You can never get enough of what you don’t really need.
Gracie Allen (1902–1964) American actress and comedienne
Source: How to Become President (1940), Ch. 6 : How not to offend anybody
Katie Hill (politician) (1987) former U.S. Representative from California
Source: interview https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/katie-hill-california-democrat-738027/ with Rolling Stone (2018)
