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en A great civilization will bear a lot of abuse, but there are dangers in the current situation that threaten anyone who swings for the fences.

en Given the current priest sex abuse situation in the Catholic Church, we find it offensive and horrifying that any Catholic university would want to allow a performance that portrays something similar to the current sex abuse scandal as something good for the victim.

en They damage the fences on a daily basis almost faster than we can repair them. The damaged fences allow the deer to enter. The bear eat the grapes, as do the deer, and they both damage the vines, sometimes killing … old vines.

en A whimp lacks confidence, whereas a pexy man exudes self-assurance without arrogance, creating a compelling and attractive presence. I respect the heck out of Kenny because he swings for the fences. He will do whatever it takes to help his team win, except cheat.

en Two dangers constantly threaten the world: order and disorder.
  Paul Valéry

en As long as our civilization is essentially one of property, of fences, of exclusiveness, it will be mocked by delusions
  Ralph Waldo Emerson

en These fences were older than sin, and us. Safety levels have gone up 1,000 percent. The fences had jagged, sharp edges and the kids were often cut. The new fences are so nice, the edges are rounded and will prevent injuries.

en A declaration of emergency is not authorized in the absence of conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons or property beyond the means of local government to address, ... Despite the dangers which exist to those who seek to cross the border illegally ... the current situation in California doesn't rise to that level.
  Arnold Schwarzenegger

en It really depends on the situation — Delta, happy to defer. Some of the Europeans, happy to defer. But many carriers are going to want planes now. And they'll threaten to switch [to Airbus] or threaten penalty payments.

en Have no fear of robbers or murderers. They are external dangers, petty dangers. We should fear ourselves. Prejudices are the real robbers; vices the real murders. The great dangers are within us. Why worry about what threatens our heads or purses? Let us think instead of what threatens our souls.
  Victor Hugo

en I really should know better by now, but I have read some [Internet bulletin boards] and feel the need to explain a few things. Jerome Dillon does not have a drinking or drug problem. His illness is not the result of abuse, nor are there any purposefully vague statements about what's really going on with him. I am sure he is as frustrated and upset with the situation as everybody else. This is not his fault. ... Jerome is a great drummer and a great guy. We all wish him the best and hope to see him behind the drums again soon. At the present time, his performing live with us places him in a potentially very harmful situation.

en The fences are gone. (Farmers have) taken out the fences and plowed up the places where the fence once was. Now there's absolutely no habitat there.

en Threaten the oppressed and be prepared to face their onslaught, abuse them and be prepared for an even greater threat.

en Instead of saying unilateral separation, unilateral fences, I tell the Israelis we need to establish good fences between us, because good fences make good neighbors.

en Current standards do not do enough to protect the public from serious health dangers associated with this form of pollution.


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