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Being Trustworthy Is Something You Are, Something You Stand For And A Core Value You Live By. It Isn't Something You Can Train For Nor Is It Something You Can Manipulate. You Either Have Those Values Or You Don't.
-Richard M. Nixon
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Being Trustworthy Is Something

Richard M. Nixon
Being Trustworthy Is Something You Are, Something You Stand For And A Core Value You Live By. It Isn't Something You Can Train For Nor Is It Something You Can Manipulate. You Either Have Those Values Or You Don't.
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Recovery
Sacrifice
Communism Denies God, Enslaves Men, And Destroys Justice.
Men
Evil
Justice
I Think Congress Has Spent Enough Time On Ethics. I Think It's Time They Moved On To Something Else.
Thinking
Enough Time
Moved On
Nothing Is More Priceless And More Worthy Of Preservation Than The Rich Array Of Animal Life With Which Our Country Has Been Blessed. It Is A Many-faceted Treasure, Of Value To Scholars, Scientists, And Nature Lovers Alike, And It Forms A Vital Part Of The Heritage We All Share As Americans.
Country
Blessed
Animal
While Technically I Did Not Commit A Crime, An Impeachable Offense... These Are Legalisms, As Far As The Handling Of This Matter Is Concerned; It Was So Botched Up, I Made So Many Bad Judgments. The Worst Ones, Mistakes Of The Heart, Rather Than The Head. But Let Me Say, A Man In That Top Job - He's Got To Have A Heart, But His Head Must Always Rule His Heart.
Jobs
Mistake
Heart
I Reject The Cynical View That Politics Is A Dirty Business.
Dirty
Naughty
Views
We Still Think Of Air As Free. But Clean Air Is Not Free, And Neither Is Clean Water. The Price Tag On Pollution Control Is High. Through Our Years Of Past Carelessness We Incurred A Debt To Nature, And Now That Debt Is Being Called.
Past
Thinking
Air
Screw State! State's Always On The Side Of The Blacks. The Hell With Them!
Sides
Hell
States
By Taking This Action, I Hope That I Will Have Hastened The Start Of The Healing.
Healing
Patriotic
Action
Neil And Buzz, I Am Talking To You By Telephone From The Oval Office At The White House, And This Certainly Has To Be The Most Historic Telephone Call Ever Made. . . . Because Of What You Have Done, The Heavens Have Become A Part Of Man's World. As You Talk To Us From The Sea Of Tranquility, It Inspires Us To Redouble Our Efforts To Bring Peace And Tranquility To Earth.
Moon
Men
Space
The Bohemian Grove, Which I Attend From Time To Time - It Is The Most Faggy Goddamned Thing You Could Ever Imagine.
Imagine
Bohemian
Grove
The Finest Steel Has To Go Through The Hottest Fire.
Carpe Diem
Fire
Steel
It Is In That Spirit, The Spirit Of '76, That I Ask You To Rise And Join Me In A Toast To Chairman Mao, To Premier Chou, To The People Of Our Two Countries, And To The Hope Of Our Children That Peace And Harmony Can Be The Legacy Of Our Generation To Theirs.
Country
Children
War
We Cannot Learn From One Another Until We Stop Shouting At One Another - Until We Speak Quietly Enough So That Our Words Can Be Heard As Well As Our Voices.
Communication
Learning
Voice
It Is Not Enough Just To Be For Peace. The Point Is, What Can We Do About It?
Peace
Enough
In A Flat Choice Between Smoke And Jobs, We're For Jobs... But Just Keep Me Out Of Trouble On Environmental Issues.
Jobs
Issues
Choices
No Event In American History Is More Misunderstood Than The Vietnam War. It Was Misreported Then, And It Is Misremembered Now.
Military
War
Misunderstood
I'm Not For Women, Frankly, In Any Job. I Don't Want Any Of Them Around. Thank God We Don't Have Any In The Cabinet.
Jobs
Thank God
Want
What A Strange Creature Man Is That He Fouls His Own Nest.
Men
Nests
Strange
Restoring Nature To Its Natural State Is A Cause Beyond Party And Beyond Factions. It Has Become A Common Cause Of All The People Of This Country. It Is A Cause Of Particular Concern To Young Americans, Because They More Than We Will Reap The Grim Consequences Of Our Failure To Act On Programs Which Are Needed Now If We Are To Prevent Disaster Later.
Country
Party
People
As You Know, The Separation Of Church And State Is Not Subject To Discussion Or Alteration. Under Our Constitution No Church Or Religion Can Be Supported By The U.s. Government. We Maintain Freedom Of Religion So That An American Can Either Worship In The Church Of His Choice Or Choose To Go To No Church At All.
Government
Choices
Presidential
There Are Times When An Abortion Is Necessary. I Know That. When You Have A Black And A White.
White
Abortion
Black
Communism Starts With The Proposition That There Are No Universal Truths Or General Truths Of Human Nature.
Evil
Human Nature
Communism
Only If You Have Been In The Deepest Valley, Can You Ever Know How Magnificent It Is To Be On The Highest Mountain.
Inspirational
Life
Hiking
I Refuse To Make A Decision That Somebody Else Can Make. The First Rule Of Leadership Is To Save Yourself For The Big Decision. Don't Allow Your Mind To Become Cluttered.
Decision
Mind
Firsts
The Average American Is Just Like The Child In The Family. You Give Him Some Responsibility And He Is Going To Amount To Something. He Is Going To Do Something. If, On The Other Hand, You Make Him Completely Dependent And Pamper Him And Cater To Him Too Much, You Are Going To Make Him Soft, Spoiled And Eventually A Very Weak Individual.
Children
Responsibility
Average
In The Long Term We Can Hope That Religion Will Change The Nature Of Man And Reduce Conflict. But History Is Not Encouraging In This Respect. The Bloodiest Wars In History Have Been Religious Wars.
Religious
War
Reality
This Is The Greatest Week In The History Of The World Since The Creation, Because As A Result Of What Happened In This Week, The World Is Bigger, Infinitely.
History
World
Week
The Great Silent Majority.
Presidential
Majority
Silent
You Can't Depend On The Man Who Made The Mess To Clean It Up.
Men
Clean
He Man
Let Us Remember That The Main Purpose Of American Aid Is Not To Help Other Nations, But To Help Ourselves.
Helping Others
Purpose
Remember
Never Forget, The Press Is The Enemy. The Establishment Is The Enemy. The Professors Are The Enemy. Professors Are The Enemy. Write That On A Blackboard 100 Times And Never Forget It.
Writing
Enemy
Never Forget
Baseball Without Fans Is Like Jayne Mansfield Without A Sweater. Hang On, That Can Be Taken Two Ways.
Baseball
Taken
Two
The Mark Of A True Politician Is That He Is Never At A Loss For Words Because He Is Always Half-expecting To Be Asked To Make A Speech.
Loss
Half
Speech
The Jews Are Just A Very Aggressive And Abrasive And Obnoxious Personality.
Personality
Aggressive
Obnoxious
The Greatness Comes Not When Things Go Always Good For You. But The Greatness Comes When You're Really Tested, When You Take Some Knocks, Some Disappointments, When Sadness Comes. Because Only If You've Been In The Deepest Valley Can You Ever Know How Magnificent It Is To Be On The Highest Mountain.
Positive
Courage
Disappointment
I Don't Know A Lot About Politics, But I Know A Lot About Baseball.
Baseball
Knows
We Don't Owe The Blacks A Damn Thing, Anyway.
Damn
Damn Things
The Presidency Has Many Problems, But Boredom Is The Least Of Them.
Blessing
Boredom
Problem
The True Idealist Pursues What His Heart Says Is Right In A Way That His Head Says Will Work.
Positive
Work
Heart
The Congress, The Administration And The Public All Share A Profound Commitment To The Rescue Of Our Natural Environment, And The Preservation Of The Earth As A Place Both Habitable By And Hospitable To Man.
Commitment
Profound
Earth
If You Are Ever Going To Lie, You Go To Jail For The Lie Rather Than The Crime. So Believe Me, Don't Ever Lie.
Lying
Believe
Jail
Our Souls Speak From Across The Miles, Intertwined, You And I.
Friendship
Soul
Speak
Understanding Quotes: Their Essence and Application

Quotes, or quotations, are powerful tools in communication, encapsulating ideas, emotions, and wisdom in concise expressions. They serve various purposes across different contexts, from academic writing to everyday conversation.

1. Defining Quotes

A quote is a repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts. It can be a direct replication of words spoken or written by another individual, often used to support arguments, provide evidence, or convey profound insights.


2. The Importance of Quotes

2.1. Enhancing Credibility

Incorporating quotes from authoritative sources can bolster the credibility of your work. By referencing experts or primary sources, you demonstrate thorough research and a solid foundation for your arguments.


2.2. Providing Evidence

Quotes serve as concrete evidence to support claims. In academic and professional writing, they validate points made, offering readers a basis to trust the information presented.


2.3. Conveying Emotions and Perspectives

Quotes can encapsulate emotions and perspectives succinctly. They allow writers to express complex feelings or viewpoints through the words of others, often more eloquently than paraphrasing.


3. Types of Quotes

3.1. Direct Quotes

Direct quotes involve copying the exact words from a source, enclosed in quotation marks. They are used when the original wording is significant or particularly well-expressed.


3.2. Indirect Quotes (Paraphrasing)

Indirect quotes restate the original message in your own words. While not enclosed in quotation marks, they still require proper attribution to the original source.


3.3. Block Quotes

Block quotes are lengthy direct quotations, formatted as a separate block of text. They are typically used for quotes exceeding a certain length, varying by citation style. For instance, in APA style, quotes longer than 40 words are formatted as block quotes.



4. Proper Usage of Quotes


4.1. Contextual Relevance

Ensure that the quote you choose is relevant to the topic and adds value to your content. Avoid inserting quotes solely for decorative purposes.


4.2. Integration into Your Writing

Seamlessly integrate quotes into your writing. Introduce them appropriately and follow up with analysis or commentary to connect them to your main points.


4.3. Attribution and Citation

Always attribute quotes to their original authors and provide proper citations according to the required style guide (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).


5. Common Mistakes to Avoid


5.1. Overusing Quotes

Relying too heavily on quotes can overshadow your voice. Use them sparingly to support your arguments, not replace them.


5.2. Lack of Analysis

Presenting a quote without analysis or explanation can leave readers questioning its relevance. Always follow up with your interpretation or discussion.


5.3. Misquoting or Taking Out of Context

Ensure that quotes are accurate and not taken out of context, as this can mislead readers and undermine your credibility.



6. Quotes in Different Contexts


6.1. Academic Writing

In academic writing, quotes are used to support arguments, provide evidence, and engage with existing literature. Proper citation is crucial to avoid plagiarism.


6.2. Journalism

Journalists use quotes to provide firsthand accounts, add authenticity, and present multiple perspectives within a story.


6.3. Literature and Creative Writing

In literature, quotes can be used to convey character voices, themes, and stylistic elements. They enrich narratives and provide depth to storytelling.



7. Punctuation and Formatting


Understanding the correct punctuation and formatting of quotes is essential:


Quotation Marks: Always enclose direct quotes within quotation marks.


Punctuation Placement: In American English, periods and commas are placed inside quotation marks, while colons and semicolons are placed outside.


Block Quotes: For longer quotes, format them as block quotes without quotation marks, and indent the entire block.



8. Ethical Considerations


Ethical use of quotes involves accurate representation, proper attribution, and respect for intellectual property. Misuse can lead to plagiarism, which carries serious academic and professional consequences.

9. Tools for Managing Quotes


Utilize tools like citation generators and plagiarism checkers to manage quotes effectively. These tools help ensure proper formatting and originality in your writing.



Conclusion


Quotes are invaluable in enriching content, providing evidence, and conveying complex ideas succinctly. When used appropriately, they enhance the quality and credibility of your writing. Always ensure relevance, proper integration, and ethical usage to maximize their impact.


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