James R. Thompson quotes

“An important part of what the state does is preserving its history.”
-- James R. Thompson

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“We in Illinois are very fortunate to have a number of historic structures that have added immeasurably to the cultural life of the state, to the tourism industry of the state which by the way is our number one industry.”
-- James R. Thompson

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“At Texas A&M you learn first to follow, then to develop and practice your leadership skills, and finally you become someone others want to follow.”
-- James R. Thompson

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“Funerals are important rituals. They don't just recognize that a life has ended; they recognize that a life was lived.”

“I think they are very important because westerns have a code and a symbolism.”

“Life is more important than 'what film I do next.”

“You can't have too much of everything, you must have a balance, that's very important.”

“There is not a command God gives to His children for which He does not provide the enablement for obedience.”

Source : A. B. Simpson (1984). “Days of Heaven on Earth: A Daily Devotional to Comfort and Inspire”, Moody Publishers

“Funny... I still can't believe in God." "Does that matter now?"..."He believes in you.”

“Oh, wonderful. I killed his father. He hates me. He knows how to make bombs. Come on, Wedge, how does this story end?”

Source : Michael A. Stackpole, Aaron Allston (2016). “The X-Wing Series: Star Wars Legends 10-Book Bundle: Rogue Squadron, Wedge's Gamble, The Krytos Trap, The Bacta War, Wraith Squadron ,Iron Fist, Solo Command, Isard's Revenge, Starfighters of Adumar, Mercy Kill”, p.1629, Del Rey

“She who means no mischief does it all.”

Source : Aaron Hill, Urania Hill Johnson (1754). “Poems”, p.135

“Illness has always brought me nearer to a state of grace.”

“Secession withdraws the State out of the reach of the usurped powers”