The Japanese island chain of Okinawa marked the 50th anniversary on Sunday of the end of US occupation and its return to Japan with ceremonies and celebrations amid growing worry about its proximity to an increasingly assertive China.
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As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
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Political correctness is euphemism for fear to speak truth to authority.
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The dyslexic devil worshipper sold his soul to Santa.
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Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
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Of course, I talk to myself, sometimes I need expert advice.
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I saw my grandson off to war. My grandson, heads for danger, bear, and sand. Alone.
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You're all that and a super-size bag of chips.
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A patriotism which is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.
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Your reputation and integrity are everything. Follow through on what you say you're going to do. Your credibility can only be built over time, and it is built from the history of your words and actions.
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Politics is like waking up in the morning. You never know whose head you will find on the pillow.
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And I know this world is so cold and deceiving but I keep my head up like my nose is bleeding.
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Papercut: A tree’s final moment of revenge.
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Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear.
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You should be thanked more often. So thank you!!
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All my life I thought air was free, until I bought a bag of chips.
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You kill vegetarian vampires with a steak to the heart.
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Can February march? No, but April may.
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Patriotism is easy to understand in America - it means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.
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Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
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The brave man inattentive of his duty, is worth little more to his country than the coward who deserts in the hour of danger.
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Always keep your mind strong with thoughts of positivity; your head up with full confidence and a big smile on your face, because you truly have greatness in you.
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Sometimes when I close my eyes, I can’t see.
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Why do they write stories like this?
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Most obstacles melt away when we make up our minds to walk boldly through them.
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How do you know when you are too drunk to drive? When you swerve to miss a tree . . . and then realize it was your air-freshener.
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Political correctness is tyranny with manners.
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Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice.
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When life gives you melons . . . you might be dyslexic.
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Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men.
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