„People who believe that they are strong-willed and the masters of their destiny can only continue to believe this by becoming specialists in self-deception.“

— James Baldwin

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„People needed to believe in gods, if only because it was so hard to believe in people.“
— Terry Pratchett
„We who believe in strong defence are the true peace party.“
— Margaret Thatcher
„We believe that strong, successful countries require strong and vibrant civil societies. We know that throughout our history, human progress has been propelled not just by famous leaders, not just by states, but by ordinary men and women who believe that change is possible; by citizens who are willing to stand up against incredible odds and great danger not only to protect their own rights, but to extend rights to others.“
— Barack Obama
„I believe in God but people are liars. It's those people who say they are appointed by God who I don't believe in.“
— Isaac Bashevis Singer
„People who believe in politics are like people who believe in God: they are sucking wind through bent straws.“
— Charles Bukowski