#granted

Day after day we must remember we can take freedom for granted. Day after day we must keep the bond between freedom and other values in mind. ↗

— Jan Peter Balkenende

#between #bond #day #freedom #granted

No poet or novelist wishes he were the only one who ever lived, but most of them wish they were the only one alive, and quite a number fondly believe their wish has been granted. ↗

— W. H. Auden

#been #believe #ever #fondly #granted

The Free State men, myself among them, took it for granted that Missouri was a slave state. ↗

— Buffalo Bill

#free #free state #granted #men #missouri

Granted, prostate exams aren't the most enjoyable things in the world, but they only last about 10 seconds. It's well worth it. Just think of the possible consequences if you don't get it done. ↗

— Len Dawson

#consequences #done #enjoyable #exams #get

Drafting a constitution is only the first step. The constitution has to be granted legitimacy by open discussion and a fair, representative referendum. ↗

— Emma Bonino

#discussion #drafting #fair #first #first step

One very important aspect of motivation is the willingness to stop and to look at things that no one else has bothered to look at. This simple process of focusing on things that are normally taken for granted is a powerful source of creativity. ↗

— Edward de Bono

#bothered #creativity #else #focusing #granted

I try to keep my head on straight and take nothing for granted. ↗

— Anna Faris

#head #i #keep #nothing #straight

Although we take it for granted, sanitation is a physical measure that has probably done more to increase human life span than any kind of drug or surgery. ↗

— Deepak Chopra

#any #done #granted #human #human life

I definitely got to a point where I realize how unusual it is to be able to play large, sold-out shows 30 years into a rock and roll career. I don't take it for granted. ↗

— Adam Clayton

#career #definitely #got #granted #how

I don't take things for granted, because everything feels more fragile. It's made me wonder about mortality and how long you've got somebody in the world. I'm more fearful than I used to be. ↗

— Robin Gibb

#because #everything #fearful #feels #fragile