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Terrorism is a horrible thing that is the great threat to civilization on our planet.


Walter Isaacson

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DEYTH BANGER Life is a desire!
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ARTHUR MILLER Switzerland is part of the fight against terrorism. There is no neutrality against this threat.
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WALTER ANNENBERG I have very little respect for Nancy Reagan. There is something about her that is very petty.
WALTER ANNENBERG I cannot compromise or inhibit my independence.
WALTER ANNENBERG Your Majesty, I took the liberty because I was so desirous of visiting alone with you for a few minu...
WALTER ANNENBERG God grant you the strength to fight off the temptations of surrender.
WALTER ANNENBERG You will not be satisfied unless you are contributing something to or for the benefit of others.
WALTER ANNENBERG What matters is that you are doing what you think is right based on the standards which you hold.
WALTER ANNENBERG The greatest happiness comes from being vitally interested in something that excites all your energi...
WALTER ANNENBERG Live rich, die poor; never make the mistake of doing it the other way round.
WALTER ANNENBERG I shall participate, I shall contribute, and in so doing, I will be the gainer.
WALTER ANNENBERG Adversity tests us from time to time and it is inevitable that this testing continues during life.
WALTER ANNENBERG Accomplish something every day of your life.
WALTER ANNENBERG People who think about art as an investment are pathetic.
WALTER ANNENBERG The test of character is having the ability to meet challenges.
WALTER ANNENBERG In the world today, a young lady who does not have a college education just is not educated.
WALTER ANNENBERG Never buy four C-plus paintings when you can buy one A.
WALTER ANNENBERG My country has been very good to me; I must be good to my country.
WALTER ANNENBERG Some people find an interest in making money, and though they appear to be slaving, many actually en...
WALTER ANNENBERG Many activities and team play participation will give you a training that will prove invaluable late...
WALTER ANNENBERG Too much work, too much vacation, too much of any one thing is unsound.
WALTER ANNENBERG The greatest power is not money power, but political power.
WALTER ANNENBERG I am responsible. Although I may not be able to prevent the worst from happening, I am responsible f...
WALTER ANDERSON