Despite the often illusory nature of essays on the psychology of a nation, it seems to me there is something revealing in the insistence with which a people will question itself during certain periods of its growth. Octavio Paz essaygrowthillusory share on social
Despite the painful changes we have had to make, we continue to believe in the St. Louis market. And we are hoping to add flights, in a careful way, as the economics of our business improve and the demands of the traveling public in St. Louis become clear. Gerard Arpey addbusinesscareful share on social
Despite the persistent image of the architect as a heroic loner erecting monumental edifices through sheer force of will, the building art has always been a highly cooperative enterprise. Martin Filler architectartbuild Change image and share on social
Despite the previous efforts of Congresses, our addiction to foreign oil, as the President stated, is greater today than ever before. That dependency is a threat to our national security, and we must address that threat. Jim Costa addictionaddresscongress share on social
Despite the rejection, and in violation of all the rules, I came back year after year. Joseph Barbera backrejectionrule Change image and share on social
Despite the rigid classicism of the famous Paris Opera school and company, the French have done more than their share to unmoor la Danse from its traditions and standards. Robert Gottlieb classicismcompanydanse Change image and share on social
Despite the situation in Cuba, I had a chance to play on the national team; and compared to other baseball players and other people in Cuba, I had the opportunity to live at a level that was not very high class but in the middle. Yoenis Cespedes baseballchanceclass share on social
Despite the slowness, the infidelity, the errors and sins it committed and might still commit against its members, the Church, trust me, has no other meaning and goal but to live and witness Jesus. Pope Francis churchcommiterror Change image and share on social
Despite the sometimes sordid turns his life took, Michael Jackson always held my fascination, like he did for most of us. Shawn Amos fascinationholdjackson Change image and share on social
Despite the state of denial exhibited by most Democrats, Americans all across the nation acknowledge that changes are necessary to preserve Social Security for today's younger workers. Jim Sensenbrenner acknowledgeamericandemocrat Change image and share on social
