Quotes About Oppressive Governments

#1. Appalling is the soul of a man! Better might one be pushed off into the material spaces beyond the uttermost orbit of our sun, than once feel himself fairly afloat in himself.

Herman Melville

#2. Heroes save worlds," Clary said. "They don't destroy them.

Cassandra Clare

#3. The heart and the almanac never agree about time ...

Grace King

#4. There is no question that at times in my life, partially driven by how passionately I felt about my country, that I worked far too hard and that things happened in my life that were not appropriate.

Newt Gingrich

#5. People are naturally born as Libertarians till governments and oppressive societies force them to adopt their ideologies and their ways.

Hany Ghoraba

#6. We won't stop until the first Saudi license is issued to a woman.

Manal Al-Sharif

#7. Having a child makes you strong and gives you chutzpah. It relaxed my attitude to the job; my center of focus shifted, which I think is very helpful, because even if you're not a very indulgent actor you spend a lot of time thinking about yourself. I don't think that is particularly healthy.

Imelda Staunton

#8. Woman must be the pioneer in this turning inward for strength. In a sense, she has always been the pioneer.

Anne Morrow Lindbergh

#9. Who do you think is more difficult to face: oppressive governments, or oppressive societies?

Manal Al-Sharif

#10. Oh, all right. Tell me what you heard and have done. I haven't got all night."
"I daresay you haven't. It's nearly five in the morning.

Ashlyn Macnamara

#11. Men like me are impossible until the day when they become necessary.

Victor Hugo

#12. Aren't you supposed to be Jesus' bitch?

Debra Anastasia

#13. What makes you think I'm gay or bi?" God asked avoiding Day's request. "Really? Maybe it's this that makes me think that." Day boldly palmed and squeezed God's rock-hard erection. "Fuck," he hissed. God

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