#durable

For the only way in which a durable peace can be created is by world-wide restoration of economic activity and international trade. ↗

— James Forrestal

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People are too durable, that's their main trouble. They can do too much to themselves, they last too long. ↗

— Bertolt Brecht

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Electricity is of two kinds, positive and negative. The difference is, I presume, that one comes a little more expensive, but is more durable; the other is a cheaper thing, but the moths get into it. ↗

— Stephen Leacock

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A society made up of individuals who were all capable of original thought would probably be unendurable. ↗

— H. L. Mencken

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With honesty of purpose, balance, a respect for tradition, courage, and, above all, a philosophy of life, any young person who embraces the historical profession will find it rich in rewards and durable in satisfaction. ↗

— Samuel E. Morison

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If we invest in researching and developing energy technology, we'll do some real good in the long run, rather than just making ourselves feel good today. But climate change is not the only challenge of the 21st century, and for many other global problems we have low-cost, durable solutions. ↗

— Bjorn Lomborg

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We are doomed to cling to a life even while we find it unendurable. ↗

— William James

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The Chinese have certain advantages. The fact that it's a single party government. But I do believe in the long run the fact that India is a functioning democracy committed to the rule of law. Our system is slow to move but I'm confident that once decisions are taken they are going to be far more durable. ↗

— Manmohan Singh

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Our people, though capable of strong and durable feeling, were not demonstrative in their affection at any time, least of all in the presence of guests or strangers. ↗

— Charles Eastman

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Pain makes man think. Thought makes man wise. Wisdom makes life endurable. ↗

— John Patrick

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