QUOTE A DAY - Aug. 11, 2011

Greetings fellow quote lovers:

Just the quotes today folks...

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JA

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*---- Quotes For The Week ----*
The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated.
-- William James

We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.
--Ben Franklin

Obstacles are a golden opportunity to quickly forge an inner self that is as indestructible as a diamond, able to endure for eternity.
--Daisaku Ikeda

**--- MYSTERY QUOTE ---**
Nothing appears more surprising to those who consider human affairs with a philosophical eye than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few, and the implicit submission with which men resign their own sentiments and passions to those of their rulers.

See at the bottom for the answer
*---- More Quotes for the Week ----*
I have sworn on the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.
--Thomas Jefferson

Wars are caused by undefended wealth.
--General Douglas MacArthur

MYSTERY QUOTE AND ANSWER - DID YOU GUESS CORRECTLY?

Nothing appears more surprising to those who consider human affairs with a philosophical eye than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few, and the implicit submission with which men resign their own sentiments and passions to those of their rulers.

MYSTERY ANSWER: David Hume "Of the First Principles of Government"

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