'I refer to those who describe murders/riots/panics and other catastrophes perpetrated by humans, and who say to be 'acting like animals.' I refer specifically to comments regarding a recent ship hijacking where it was said that the terrorists acted like 'cowardly animals.' These terrorists and guerrilla acts are NOT animal in nature - they are HUMAN in nature. As one who sees the balance, beauty and meaning of the world in which nonhuman animals must face life-or-death situations everyday just to survive and perpetuate their species, I grossly resent and take offense at these statements! When was the last time we saw a gorilla hijack a plane? A pod of whales hijack an ocean liner? A group of nonhuman animals walk down the street and terrorize the neighborhood??? Human animals are the terrorists and guerrillas when they go into the nonhuman animals' homes to slaughter them for fur coats, hunting trophies, plumage and all the other atrocious reasons society gives for the gross lack of respect for life, and murder of our fellow creatures inhabiting this world. If and when man comes off his ego trip, maybe he'll see just how insignificant he is to the total scheme of beings on this planet in which ALL creatures share. Then, the saying will be turned around to 'They behaved like people.'' (Letter to Abigail Van Buren in the York Daily Record)
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Wisdom doesn't automatically come with old age. Nothing does - except wrinkles. It's true, some wines improve with age. But only if the grapes were good in the first place.
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Fighting fire with fire only gets you ashes!
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If we could sell our experience for what they cost us, we'd all be millionaires.
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It is true that I was born in Iowa, but I can't speak for my twin sister.
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The best index to a person's character is (a) how he treats people who can't do him any good, and (b) how he treats people who can't fight back
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Fight fire with fire, and all you'll end up with is ashes.
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How should they answer?
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True, a little learning is a dangerous thing, but it still beats total ignorance.
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People who fight fire with fire usually end up with ashes.
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There are two kinds of people in the world. Those who walk into a room and say, There you are and those who say, Here I am
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The less you talk, the more you're listened to.
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In Biblical times, a man could have as many wives as he could afford. Just like today.
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In Biblical times, a man could have as many wives as he could afford. Just like today.
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Women who miscalculate are called 'mother'.
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