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Sometimes It Can Seem That History Is Turning In A Wide Arc, Toward An Unknown Shore. Yet The Destination Of History Is Determined By Human Action, And Every Great Movement Of History Comes To A Point Of Choosing.
-George W. Bush
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Sometimes It Can Seem

George W. Bush
Sometimes It Can Seem That History Is Turning In A Wide Arc, Toward An Unknown Shore. Yet The Destination Of History Is Determined By Human Action, And Every Great Movement Of History Comes To A Point Of Choosing.
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World
Helping
Hundreds Of Thousands Of American Servicemen And Women Are Deployed Across The World In The War On Terror. By Bringing Hope To The Oppressed, And Delivering Justice To The Violent, They Are Making America More Secure.
War
America
Justice
”islam, As Practiced By The Vast Majority Of People, Is A Peaceful Religion.”
People
Peaceful
Islam
God Speaks Through Me.
Atheism
Speak
It's Clearly A Budget. It's Got A Lot Of Numbers In It.
Inspirational
Money
Numbers
The Iraqi Regime Is A Threat Of Unique Urgency. [...] It Has Developed Weapons Of Mass Death.
Unique
Weapons
Regimes
We Spend Less Time With Each Other Now Than We Did During The Presidency. When You're President, You're Usually Out And Back In The Same Day - At Least I Was. I Just Came From A Trip To The Middle East Last Week, Where I Was Gone For Five Nights, And When I Left, Laura [bush] Was Out Of Town.
Night
President
Middle East
Presidents, Whether Things Are Good Or Bad, Get The Blame. I Understand That.
Humor
Political
President
There Ought To Be Limits To Freedom. We're Aware Of The Site, And This Guy Is Just A Garbage Man.
Men
Guy
Scary
Reinvention Means You're Kind Of Re-creating Somebody. Well, I'm The Same Person, In Terms Of Values. My Priorities - My Faith, My Family, My Friends, The Values Of Personal Responsibility And Universality Of Freedom, And "to Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Required" - Haven't Changed [since Presidency].
Mean
Responsibility
Creating
You Know, Nobody Likes To See Innocent People Die. Nobody Wants To Turn On Their Tv On A Daily Basis And See Havoc Wrought By Terrorists.
People
Innocent
Terrorist
The Best Thing About My Family Is My Wife. She Is A Great First Lady. I Know That Sounds Not Very Objective, But That's How I Feel. And She's Also Patient. Putting Up With Me Requires A Lot Of Patience.
Wife
Sound
Firsts
“governments Accountable To The Voters Focus On Building Roads And Schools—not Weapons Of Mass Destruction.”
School
Government
Mass Destruction
[people] Don't Judge You On What Would Have Happened In The Absence Of A Decision.
People
Judging
Decision
The Stakes Are Geopolitical In Nature And I Believe That Democracies Are - People Want To Live In Free Societies, Democracies Are The Best Way To Do That, And That If People See Democracies In The Neighborhood, They'll Demand The Same Thing.
Believe
People
Democracy
No Matter How Tough Iraq Became, Removing Saddam Hussein Was The Right Thing To Do For The Sake Of Peace And For The 25 Million People We Liberated.
Iraq
People
Hussein
I Can Change, But As We Speak Now, I Really Have Zero Desire To See My Name In The Press.
Zero
Names
Desire
Some Have Argued That Confronting The Threat From Iraq Could Detract From The War Against Terror. To The Contrary, Confronting The Threat Posed By Iraq Is Crucial To Winning The War On Terror.
War
Winning
Iraq
We Are Not At War With The Afghani People, And We Are Not At War With Islam, Which Most Americans Respect As A Religion Of Peace.
War
People
Islam
I'm The Commander -- See, I Don't Need To Explain -- I Do Not Need To Explain Why I Say Things. That's The Interesting Thing About Being President.
Interesting
Dumb
President
I Don't Mind Comments Saying Things About Me. I Do Mind Them Saying Things About Those Young, Brave Men And Women Who Have Volunteered. That's Offensive To Me That People Would Say Those Kind Of Comments About Americans Who Have Volunteered To Take The Fight To The Enemy.
Fighting
Men
People
I Think It's Very Important That We Protect Marriage As An Institution Between A Man And A Woman. I Proposed A Constitutional Amendment. The Reason I Did So Was Because I Was Worried That Activist Judges Are Actually Defining The Definition Of Marriage. And The Surest Way To Protect Marriage Between A Man And Woman Is To Amend The Constitution.
Faith
Men
Thinking
We Do Not Know How Much Our Climate Could Or Will Change In The Future. We Do Not Know How Fast Change Will Occur Or Even How Some Of Our Actions Could Impact It.
Impact
Climate
Our Actions
The Financial Crisis Should Not Become An Excuse To Raise Taxes, Which Would Only Undermine The Economic Growth Required To Regain Our Strength.
Growth
Financial
Excuse
We Can't Allow The World's Worst Leaders To Blackmail, Threaten, Hold Freedom-loving Nations Hostage With The World's Worst Weapons.
Leader
World
Weapons
I Fully Understand Some People Don't Believe It's Possible For Freedom And Democracy To Overcome This Ideology Of Hatred. I Understand That. I Just Happen To Believe It Is Possible. And I Believe It Will Happen.
Believe
People
Hatred
Obviously, Nu-que-lar Power Is, Uh, A Renewable Source Of Energy, And The Less Demand There Is For Non-renewable Sources Of Energy, Like Fossil Fuels, The Better It Off It Is For The American People.
People
Environmental
Energy
I Appreciate That Question Because I, In The State Of Texas, Had Heard A Lot Of Discussion About A Faith-based Initiative Eroding The Important Bridge Between Church And State.
Humor
Texas
Bridges
Those Who Enter The Country Illegally Violate The Law.
Country
Law
Bushism
I Can Look You In The Eye And Tell You I Feel I've Tried To Solve The Problem Diplomatically To The Max, And Would Have Committed Troops Both In Afghanistan And Iraq Knowing What I Know Today.
Eye
Iraq
Knowing
I Wouldn't Join The International Criminal Court. This Is A Body Based In The Hague Where Unaccountable Judges, Prosecutors, Could Pull Our Troops, Our Diplomats Up For Trial. And I Wouldn't Join. And I Understand That In Certain Capitals Of, Around The World That That Wasn't A Popular Move. But It's The Right Move Not To Join A Foreign Court That Could, Where Our People Could Be Prosecuted.
Moving
People
Judging
I Can't Tell You What It's Like To Be In Europe, For Example, To Be Talking About The Greatness Of America. But The True Greatness Of America Are The People.
Humor
Greatness
Talking
Mathematics Are One Of The Fundamentaries Of Educationalizing Our Youth.
Youth
Mathematics
Tyrants And Dictators Will Accept No Other Gods Before Them. They Require Disobedience To The First Commandment. They Seek Absolute Control And Are Threatened By Faith In God. They Fear Only The Power They Cannot Possess - The Power Of Truth. So They Resent The Living Example Of The Devout, Especially The Devotion Of A Unique People Chosen By God.
Humor
Unique
Tyrants
I Don't Think You're Entitled To Read My Mail Between My Daughters And Me.
Daughter
Thinking
Mail
It Is The Government's Strong Desire To Empower This Fabric, This Social Fabric Of Our Society Where Faith-based Programs Large And Small Feel Empowered, Encouraged, And Welcomed Into Changing Lives.
Faith
Strong
Life Changing
This Will Not Be A Campaign Of Half Measures, And We Will Accept No Outcome Except Victory.
Military
Victory
Campaigns
I've Watched Politics For Years. Republicans Rarely Get Credit For The Good Things That Happen In The Economy During Their Watch. Democrats Always Get More Credit Than They Deserve. They Are Just Better At Political Discourse That We Are.
Years
Political
Watches
I Didn't Grow Up In The Ocean -- As A Matter Of Fact -- Near The Ocean -- I Grew Up In The Desert. Therefore, It Was A Pleasant Contrast To See The Ocean. And I Particularly Like It When I'm Fishing.
Growing Up
Ocean
Fishing
If You're Asking Me As The President, Would I Understand Reality, I Do.
Reality
President
Asking
I Teamed Up With The Pga Of America To Help Promote A Weekend Of Golf That Raises Scholarship Money For Kids Who Lost A Parent Or Whose Parent Was Severely Wounded In Combat.
Kids
Golf
Weekend
The Senate Needs To Leave Enough Money In The Proposed Budget To Not Only Reduce All Marginal Rates, But To Eliminate The Death Tax, So That People Who Build Up Assets Are Able To Transfer Them From One Generation To The Next, Regardless Of A Person's Race.
Humor
Race
People
We Will Make No Distinction Between The Terrorists Who Committed These Acts And Those Who Harbour Them.
September 11
Harbour
Distinction
My Answer Is Bring Them On.
Stupid
Iraq
Ems
One Of The Interesting Initiatives We've Taken In Washington, D.c., Is We've Got These Vampire-busting Devices. A Vampire Is A-a Cell Deal You Can Plug In The Wall To Charge Your Cell Phone.
Wall
Taken
Humor
We're Getting Rid Of The D [in Ptsd]. Pts Is An Injury; It's Not A Disorder. The Problem Is When You Call It A Disorder, [veterans] Don't Think They Can Be Treated. An Employer Says, 'i Don't Want To Hire Somebody With A Disorder.
Work
Health
Reality
No One Wants To Be A Polarizer, But On The Other Hand, If You Think You're Doing Right And You Believe The Decisions You Make Will Lead To A Better Tomorrow, Then They're Worthy Of Defense.
Believe
Thinking
Hands
American Nation Will Not Wait To Be Attacked Again. We Will Defend Our Freedom And We Will Take The Fight To The Enemy.
Fighting
Waiting
Enemy
If You're A Christian, Jew Or Muslim, You're Equally An American. That's The Great Thing About America, Is The Right To Worship The Way You See Fit.
Christian
America
Way
This Administration Is Doing Everything We Can To End The Stalemate In An Efficient Way. We're Making The Right Decisions To Bring The Solution To An End.
Humor
Decision
Political
Something That Is Completely Unwinnable. I Mean, It Becomes Unwinnable If We Decide To Leave [afghanistan].
Mean
Afghanistan
Ifs
I Ask You To Uphold The Values Of America And Remember Why So Many Have Come Here. We're In A Fight For Our Principles, And Our First Responsibility Is To Live By Them. No One Should Be Singled Out For Unfair Treatment Or Unkind Words Because Of Their Ethnic Background Or Religious Faith.
Religious
Responsibility
Fighting
We Believe In Peace. We Strongly Believe In Freedom. Where We See Suffering We Will Help. And Rather Than Try To Offset A Nation, Why Not Join Nations Together To Achieve Kind Of Big Objectives?
Believe
Suffering
Trying
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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