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Only that thing is free which exists by the necessities of its own nature, and is determined in its actions by itself alone. ↗

— Baruch Spinoza

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So long as a man imagines that he cannot do this or that, so long as he is determined not to do it; and consequently so long as it is impossible to him that he should do it. ↗

— Baruch Spinoza

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I was determined to carve out a music of my own. I didn't want to copy anybody. ↗

— Bill Monroe

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The path to success is to take massive, determined action. ↗

— Tony Robbins

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Filibusters have proliferated because under current rules just one or two determined senators can stop the Senate from functioning. Today, the mere threat of a filibuster is enough to stop a vote; senators are rarely asked to pull all-nighters like Jimmy Stewart in 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.' ↗

— Evan Bayh

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Our success as a party will largely be determined by how well we do here in the heartland... The time has come to be secure about our values. The time has come to lead. ↗

— Evan Bayh

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I think how pay gets determined is pretty broad - experience, how people look, what they bring to the job. But there's no question women are paid less. Women don't ask. ↗

— Dee Dee Myers

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There is an atmosphere about the picture theatre that speaks of entertainment and relaxation. The charming surroundings, good music, and the fact that each visitor is determined to enjoy a few hours of holiday all exert an influence on the mind. ↗

— Ivor Novello

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It's very interesting, if you look at a study that was done by the Brookings Institute back in 2009, they determined that if Americans do three things, they can avoid poverty. Three things. Work, graduate from high school, and get married before you have children. ↗

— Rick Santorum

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If we were all determined to play the first violin we should never have an ensemble. therefore, respect every musician in his proper place. ↗

— Robert Schumann

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