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May 26, 2013
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist”

"You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist" was said by Indira Gandhi (1917-1984), the Prime Minister of India, on October 19, 1971, addressing peace prospects with Pakistan. However,…

August 9, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthTime/Weather

“You cannot tax people into poverty to change the weather”

"Taxing people into poverty is not going to change the weather" is a saying that has been printed on an image. The saying means that additional taxes to prevent "climate change"…

February 15, 2013
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“You cannot wake up someone who is only pretending to be asleep” (political proverb)

"You cannot wake up someone who is only pretending to be asleep" is a proverb that has been cited in many cultures -- including India, Navajo (Native American), Ethiopia, Somalia, Iraq,…

July 26, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“You comply because you want it to end, but it doesn’t end because you comply”

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in measures such as social distancing, face masks, lockdowns and vaccinations. Many people complied because they believed that life would return to…

July 26, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“You comply because you want it to end, but it’s because of your compliance that it may never end”

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in measures such as social distancing, face masks, lockdowns and vaccinations. Many people complied because they believed that life would return to…

July 26, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“You comply because you want it to end, but it’s because of your compliance that it will never end”

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in measures such as social distancing, face masks, lockdowns and vaccinations. Many people complied because they believed that life would return to…

February 18, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“You could save more lives by taking pens away from politicians than by taking guns away…”

"You could save more innocent lives by taking pens away from politicians than by taking guns away from law abiding citizens" is a pro-gun saying that has been printed on many images.…

May 24, 2013
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“You do not lead by hitting people over the head”

One of U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower's (1890-1969) most famous statements on leadership comes exclusively from a book by his former speechwriter -- The Ordeal of Power; A Political…

October 18, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“You do not suspend freedom for the greater good. Freedom is the greater good”

Government sometimes seeks to suspend personal freedoms and liberty "for the greater good." The saying "Freedom is the greater good" has been printed on many images.…

September 16, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“You don’t believe you’ve been lied to and brainwashed because…you’ve been lied to”

"YOU DON'T BELIEVE YOU HAVE BEEN LIED TO AND BRAINWASHED BECAUSE... YOU HAVE BEEN LIED TO AND BRAINWASHED!" (shown on a sign held by a women protester) was posted on Facebook by Jeff…

July 21, 2010
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows”

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Weather Underground (organization)Weatherman, known colloquially as the Weathermen and later the Weather Underground Organization (abbreviated WUO), was an…

October 11, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“You don’t need to be a conspiracy theorist to know that something ain’t fucking right”

"You don't need to be a conspiracy theorist to know that something ain't (fucking) right" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying often efes to the 2020…

October 11, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“You don’t need to be a conspiracy theorist to know that something ain’t right”

"You don't need to be a conspiracy theorist to know that something ain't (fucking) right" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying often efes to the 2020…

April 8, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“You don’t pay taxes. They take taxes”

American comedian Chris Rock said about taxes: "You don't even `pay' taxes. They `take' taxes. You get your paycheck - they're gone. That ain't a payment, that's…

October 31, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“You don’t truly understand how ugly the world is until you’re trying to protect your child”

"I don’t think you truly understand how ugly the world is until you’re trying to protect your child from it" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "I don’t think…

October 31, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“You don’t truly understand how ugly the world is until you’re trying to protect your children”

"I don’t think you truly understand how ugly the world is until you’re trying to protect your child from it" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "I don’t think…

December 2, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“You don’t unite with evil. You defeat it”

After an election (a primary election or a general election), there are usually calls to unite. "Good cannot unite with evil" is a popular response by those who do not wish to unite.…

October 11, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“You don’t have to be a conspiracy theorist to know that something isn’t right”

"You don't need to be a conspiracy theorist to know that something ain't (fucking) right" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying often efes to the 2020…

August 23, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“You eat chicken nuggets, but you refuse a vaccine because you don’t know what’s in it”

Many people were afraid to take COVID-19 vaccines because they didn't know what's in them. "You eat sausages your whole life but you refuse vaccine because you don’t know what’s…

August 23, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“You eat hot dogs your entire life, but refuse a vaccine because you don’t know what’s in it”

Many people were afraid to take COVID-19 vaccines because they didn't know what's in them. "You eat sausages your whole life but you refuse vaccine because you don’t know what’s…

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