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For the folk-community does not exist on the fictitious value of money but on the results of productive labour, which is what gives money its value.

For the folk-community does not exist on the fictitious value of money but on the results of productive labour, which is what gives money its value.

Adolf Hitler (1937). “On National Socialism and World Relations: Speech Delivered in the German Reichstag on January 30th 1937”

Nothing but the most exemplary morals can give dignity to a man of small fortune.

Adam Smith (2007). “The Wealth of Nations: An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations”, p.35, Harriman House Limited

Much is being said about peace; and no man desires peace more ardently than I. Still I am yet unprepared to give up the Union fora peace which, so achieved, could not be of much duration.

Abraham Lincoln, Don Edward Fehrenbacher (1977). “Abraham Lincoln, a Documentary Portrait Through His Speeches and Writings”, p.263, Stanford University Press

None of the prophets old, So lofty or so bold! No form of danger shakes his dauntless breast; In loneliness sublime He dares confront the time, And speak the truth, and give the world no rest No kingly threat can cowardize his breath, He with majestic step goes forth to meet his death.

Abraham Coles (1885). “The Life and Teachings of Our Lord in Verse: Being a Complete Harmonized Exposition of the Four Gospels, with Original Notes Textual Index, Etc. Two Volumes in One, Vol. 1 -- The Evangel (second Edition), Vol. 2 -- The Light of the World”

People should pay more attention. Everyone wants attention, but no one wants to give attention.

A.M. Homes (2012). “This Book Will Save Your Life”, p.29, Granta Books

If food is labeled, some people might choose to eat stuff that's genetically modified. They might decide they love it. But give us a choice.

"Ziggy Marley: Let's Not Be Food 'Lab Rats'". Interview with Jenée Desmond-Harris, www.theroot.com. June 13, 2012.