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Unfortunately, our history has abundant examples of patriotism being used to hurt those who express views in disagreement with that of the majority.

When Toots finally could breathe again and the blood returned to his brain, he recalled that he had not passed or been passed by Jackie at any time in the race. Toots never used foul language but he came close that night. Jackie paid.

My mother used to tell me, No matter what they ask you, always say yes. You can learn later.

The concept of the "good ol' days" must be one of our society's biggest delusions, top reasons for depression, as well as most often used excuse for lack of success.

Every faculty and virtue I possess can be used as an instrument with which to worry myself.

I used to go to rave parties, too, but I was never savvy with techno.

When I first started out all the attention could be a bit unnerving, especially when people stared. Now I find the best thing is to just relax. Being recognized is just something you have to get used to.

When you left on Saturday, I felt a horrible void, I saw you everywhere, on the beach, in your room, in the garden: impossible for me to get used to the idea that you had left.

Buddhism has become a socially recognized religious philosophy for Americans, whereas it used to be considered an exotic religion.

I was the class clown so I was used to performing and fooling around in front of my friends.

My parents read me fairy tales every night and I used to believe I was a fairytale princess, like every young girl. I had all the Disney dressing-up costumes and would play every character.

I've heard all kinds of crazy rumors about myself. I've even heard that I'm pregnant! I've become real good about laughing things off - I figure I'd better get used to it.

I write, or used to write, to explain to myself situations I couldn't otherwise solve or understand. Meditation comes very naturally to me.

I used to think feminism was a liberating force - now I see many of those people are just censors under a different name.

Actors get pigeonholed very quickly, particularly movie actors. In the theater, one is more used to casting people against type and trusting that their talent and skill will get them through.

I used to be a hopeless romantic - I fell in love with everyone I went out with.

Knowledge of other people's beliefs and ways of thinking must be used to build bridges, not to create conflicts.

We used to play music for fun. Much more than now. Now nobody picks up a guitar unless they're paid for it.

A good amount of the guys wanted to date me. Even older guys looking at me. It took some getting used to.

I think that my script, if it gets used, would be great. But if it doesn't, I think it inspired them.

I've always felt that technology can be used to our benefit and should be used to our benefit.

Along 4 Mile Run, there was a nice woods down in front of the house. I used to run around there.

More people, especially young people, are realising that if they want change, they've got to go about it themselves - they can't depend on a particular person, i.e. me, to do all the work. They are less easy to fool than they used to be, they now know what's going on all over the world.

I'm glad now, at age 66, that I never used alcohol or tobacco... I've buried a lot of friends who used tobacco or alcohol.

Medications almost always do it better if they're used in conjunction with other supports.

I hated the whole idea of being an actress. I used to throw up before every performance and cry afterward.

You can use your means in a good and bad way. In German-speaking art, we had such a bad experience with the Third Reich, when stories and images were used to tell lies. After the war, literature was careful not to do the same, which is why writers began to reflect on the stories they told and to make readers part of their texts. I do the same.

I really like using my Samsung (005930:KS) tablet. I previously used the Motorola Xoom for a while and liked that.

When I signed the license, I thought the media wasn't going to pick up on it if I used my real name, Nicholai Hilton.

I was giving a speech one time, and the woman who introduced me said, 'Well, she used to be J. D. Salinger's girlfriend. I thought, 'God, is that all I've been?' I didn't want to be reduced to that.