#barriers

Secrecy sets barriers between men, but at the same time offers the seductive temptation to break through the barriers by gossip or confession. ↗

— Georg Simmel

#between #break #confession #gossip #men

The natural barriers between England and Scotland were not sufficient to prevent the extension of the Saxon settlements and kingdoms across the border. ↗

— Goldwin Smith

#barriers #between #border #england #extension

On this important anniversary, we must remember that while we have come a long way in eliminating barriers, critical work remains to ensure all Americans can live up to their full potential. ↗

— Jim Ramstad

#anniversary #barriers #come #critical #eliminating

He was not sure, but liked it. It recurred when they met suddenly or had been silent. It beckoned to him across intellect, saying, "This is all very well, you're clever, we know—but come!" It haunted him so that he watched for it while his brain and tongue were busy, and when it came he felt himself replying, "I'll come—I didn't know." "You can't help yourself now. You must come." "I don't want to help myself." "Come then." He did come. He flung down all the barriers—not at once, for he did not live in a house that can be destroyed in a day. ↗

— E.M. Forster

#forster #love #lovers #maurice #business

Love and kindness are the hammer and chisel that gently chip through barriers and long-held beliefs to reveal the magnificent soul contained within every human. ↗

— Molly Friedenfeld

#belief #chisel #hammer #human #inspiration

Democrats believe in reigniting the American dream by removing barriers to success and building ladders of opportunity for all, so everyone can succeed. ↗

— Nancy Pelosi

#american dream #barriers #believe #building #democrats

The music field was the first to break down racial barriers, because in order to play together, you have to love the people you are playing with, and if you have any racial inhibitions, you wouldn't be able to do that. ↗

— Oscar Peterson

#any #barriers #because #break #down

Reducing trade barriers with this key ally will go a long way toward increasing market access for American farmers, manufacturers and service providers. ↗

— Jim Ramstad

#ally #american #barriers #farmers #go

In our society, the women who break down barriers are those who ignore limits. ↗

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

#barriers #break #down #ignore #limits

The Sixties was a time of breaking down class barriers, although I think class still exists today in some areas. ↗

— David Bailey

#areas #barriers #breaking #class #down