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Let Us Build A Structure Of Peace In The World In Which The Weak Are As Safe As The Strong — In Which Each Respects The Right Of The Other To Live By A Different System — In Which Those Who Would Influence Others Will Do So By The Strength Of Their Ideas, And Not By The Force Of Their Arms. Let Us Accept That High Responsibility Not As A Burden, But Gladly — Gladly Because The Chance To Build Such A Peace Is The Noblest Endeavor In Which A Nation Can Engage.
-Richard M. Nixon
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Let Us Build A Structure Of Peace In The World In Which The Weak Are As Safe As The Strong — In Which Each Respects The Right Of The Other To Live By A Different System — In Which Those Who Would Influence Others Will Do So By The Strength Of Their Ideas, And Not By The Force Of Their Arms. Let Us Accept That High Responsibility Not As A Burden, But Gladly — Gladly Because The Chance To Build Such A Peace Is The Noblest Endeavor In Which A Nation Can Engage.
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Walking Away
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States
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Presidential
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Careers
Groups
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Middle
Vocation
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Boys
People
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Said
Untrue
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Philosophy
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Fire
Steel
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Humorous
Profound
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Government
Voice
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Air
Space
Water
What Are Our Schools For If Not Indoctrination Against Communism?
School
Politics
Communism
While Might Certainly Does Not Make Right, Neither Does Right By Itself Make Might.
Peace
War
Doe
I Always Remember That Whatever I Have Done In The Past Or May Do In The Future, Duke University Is Responsible In One Way Or Another.
Past
Done
May
We, This Nation Of Ours, Could Be The Richest Nation In The World. We Could Be The Freest Nation In The World - But Only If The Arts Are Alive And Flourishing Can We Experience The True Meaning Of Our Freedom, And Know The Full Glory Of The Human Spirit.
Art
Alive
World
The Peace We Seek To Win Is Not Victory Over Any Other People, But The Peace That Comes "with Healing In Its Wings;" With Compassion For Those Who Have Suffered; With Understanding For Those Who Have Opposed Us; With The Opportunity For All The Peoples Of This Earth To Choose Their Own Destiny.
Healing
Winning
Opportunity
The Only Time In The History Of The World That We Have Had Any Extended Periods Of Peace Is When There Has Been A Balance Of Power. It Is When One Nation Becomes Infinitely More Powerful In Relation To Its Potential Competitors That The Danger Of War Arises.
Powerful
War
Balance
Unless A President Can Protect The Privacy Of The Advice He Gets, He Cannot Get The Advice He Needs.
Advice
President
Needs
Jesus This Song You Wrote The Words Are Sticking In My Throat Peace On Earth Hear It Every Christmas Time But Hope And History Won't Rhyme So What's It Worth? This Peace On Earth
Song
Jesus
Peace
My Strong Point Is Not Rhetoric , It Isn't Showmanship, It Isn't Big Promises - Those Things That Create The Glamour And The Excitement That People Call Charisma And Warmth.
Strong
People
Promise
I Knew If I Continued To Look Around It Would Be Difficult For Me To Contain My Own Emotions. So I Turned Away From The Red Eyes Of The Crowd And Looked Only At The Red Eye Of The Camera, Talking To All The Nation.
Eye
Talking
Cameras
With All Our Differences, Whenever We Are Confronted With A Threat To Our Security We Are Not Then Republicans Or Democrats But Americans; We Are Not Then The Fifty States But The United States.
Differences
United States
Fifty
Defeat Doesn't Finish A Man, Quit Does. A Man Is Not Finished When He's Defeated. He's Finished When He Quits.
Failure
Men
Presidential
Television In Its Present Form...[is] The Opiate Of The People Of The United States.
People
United States
Opiates
We Must Maintain The Integrity Of The White House, And That Integrity Must Be Real, Not Transparent. There Can Be No Whitewash At The White House.
Integrity
Real
White
A Riot Is A Spontaneous Outburst. A War Is Subject To Advance Planning.
Military
War
Planning
I Played By The Rules Of Politics As I Found Them.
Politics
Politician
Found
... Member Countries Shall Take Necessary Action And/or Shall Establish Negotiations, Individually Or In Groups, With The Oil Companies With A View To Adopting Ways And Means To Offset Any Adverse Effects On The Per Barrel Real Income Of Member Countries Resulting From The International Monetary Developments As Of 15th August 1971.
Country
Real
Mean
I Never Say Something I Cannot Do. And I Always Will Do More Than I Can Say.
I Can
With All The Power That A President Has, The Most Important Thing To Bear In Mind Is This: You Must Not Give Power To A Man Unless, Above Everything Else, He Has Character. Character Is The Most Important Qualification The President Of The United States Can Have.
Leadership
Character
Men
We Must Always Remember That America Is A Great Nation Today Not Because Of What Government Did For People But Because Of What People Did For Themselves And For One Another.
4th Of July
Patriotic
Government
Never Let Your Head Hang Down. Never Give Up And Sit Down And Grieve. Find Another Way. And Don't Pray When It Rains If You Don't Pray When The Sun Shines.
Inspirational
Life
Motivational
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 Hereby Resign This Office Of President Of The United States.
Office
President
United States
I'm Not At Liberty To Discuss The Governments Knowledge Of Extraterrestrial Ufo's At This Time. I Am Still Personally Being Briefed On The Subject!
Government
Liberty
Ufo
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 Ultimate Test Of A Nation's Character Is Not How It Responds To Adversity In War But How It Meets The Challenge Of Peace.
War
Character
Adversity
[the Public Lands Represent] In A Sense, The Breathing Space Of The Nation.
Breathing Space
Land
Nations
The Peace We Seek In The World Is Not The Flimsy Peace Which Is Merely An Interlude Between Wars, But A Peace Which Can Endure For Generations To Come. It Is Important That We Understand Both The Necessity And The Limitations Of America's Role In Maintaining That Peace. Unless We In America Work To Preserve The Peace, There Will Be No Peace. Unless We In America Work To Preserve Freedom, There Will Be No Freedom.
Peace
War
America
My Own View Is That Taping Of Conversations For Historical Purposes Was A Bad Decision On The Part Of All The Presidents. I Don't Think Kennedy Should Have Done It. I Don't Think Johnson Should Have Done It, And I Don't Think We Should Have Done It.
Thinking
Views
Should Have
During The Prince's Visit, King Timahoe Will Be Referred To Only As Timahoe, Since It Would Be Inappropriate For The Prince To Be Outranked By A Dog.
Dog
Kings
Would Be
People Should Not Have To Pay For Pollution They Do Not Cause.
People
Pay
Causes
Nothing Matters More To The Future Of This Nation Than Insuring That Our Young Men And Women Learn To Believe In Themselves And Believe In Their Dreams, And That They Develop This Capacitythat You Develop This Capacity, So That You Keep It All Of Your Lives. I Believe One Of Americas Most Priceless Assets Is The Idealism Which Motivates The Young People Of America. My Generation Has Invested All That It Has, Not Only Its Love But Its Hope And Faith, In Yours.
Love
Dream
Believe
Yet We Can Maintain A Free Society Only If We Recognize That In A Free Society No One Can Win All The Time. No One Can Have His Own Way All The Time, And No One Is Right All The Time.
Time
Freedom
Winning
But Above All, What This Congress Can Be Remembered For Is Opening The Way To A New American Revolutiona Peaceful Revolution In Which Power Was Turned Back To The Peoplein Which Government At All Levels Was Refreshed And Renewed And Made Truly Responsive. This Can Be A Revolution As Profound, As Far-reaching, As Exciting As That First Revolution Almost 200 Years Agoand It Can Mean That Just 5 Years From Now America Will Enter Its Third Century As A Young Nation New In Spirit, With All The Vigor And The Freshness With Which It Began Its First Century.
Peace
Mean
America
If We Succeed, It Will Not Be Because Of What We Have, But It Will Be Because Of What We Are; Not Because Of What We Own, But, Rather Because Of What We Believe.
Inspirational Life
Believe
Succeed
Until He Has Been Part Of A Cause Larger Than Himself, No Man Is Truly Whole.
Men
Causes
Whole
I Don't Know Anything That Builds The Will To Win Better Than Competitive Sports.
Sports
Winning
Will To Win
Let Us Remember That The Main Purpose Of American Aid Is Not To Help Other Nations, But To Help Ourselves.
Helping Others
Purpose
Remember
Voters Quickly Forget What A Man Says.
Men
Voters
Forget
If I Were To Make Public These Tapes, Containing Blunt And Candid Remarks On Many Different Subjects, The Confidentiality Of The Office Of The President Would Always Be Suspect.
Stupid
Office
President
Any Nation That Decides The Only Way To Achieve Peace Is Through Peaceful Means Is A Nation That Will Soon Be A Piece Of Another Nation.
Peace
Mean
Pieces
The Sky Is No Longer The Limit.
Sky
Limits
No President In History Has Been More Vilified Or Was More Vilivied During The Time He Was President Than Lincoln. Those Who Knew Him, His Secretaries, Have Written That He Was Deeply Hurt By What Was Said About Him And Drawn About Him, But On The Other Hand, Lincoln Had The Great Strength Of Character Never To Display It, Always Able To Stand Tall And Strong And Firm No Matter How Harsh Or Unfair The Criticism Might Be. These Elements Of Greatness, Of Course, Inspire Us All Today.
Strength
Hurt
Strong
Never Say No When A Client Asks For Something, Even If It Is The Moon. You Can Always Try, And Anyhow There Is Plenty Of Time Afterwards To Explain That It Was Not Possible.
Moon
Trying
Clients
But More Than Anything Else, We Have Learned That Legal Assistance For The Poor, When Properly Provided, Is One Of The Most Constructive Ways To Help Them Help Themselves.
Justice
Way
Helping
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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