[Grew up in Hawaii] that gave [Barack Obama] a kind of optimism, an ability to see things, you know, and frankly, an… — Ta-Nehisi Coates Copy Share Image
One of the most singular facts about the unwritten history of this country is the consummate ability with which Southern influence, Southern… — Anna Julia Cooper Copy Share Image
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Kaytoo [from the Star Wars] is more even-keeled. And he's a badass. He comes from the Empire, and he's a security droid.… — Alan Tudyk Copy Share Image
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If you take a look at education, the kids that get good grades are said to humiliate those who don't. And what,… — Rush Limbaugh Copy Share Image
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![“[Grew up in Hawaii] that gave [Barack Obama] a kind of optimism, an ability to see things, you know, and frankly, an ability to trust, you know, in his fellow, you know, white countrymen in a way that I, for instance, you know, and the vast majority of black people I know never really could.” quote by Ta-Nehisi Coates](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/feb/ta-nehisi-coates-733_ability_grew-up-in-hawaii-that-gave-barack-obama_75931.png)
![“Kaytoo [from the Star Wars] is more even-keeled. And he's a badass. He comes from the Empire, and he's a security droid. Some people call him an enforcer droid. He has the ability to enforce things. That was what he was built for. He's tall. He has an intimidating frame.” quote by Alan Tudyk](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/4e8/alan-tudyk-7208_ability_kaytoo-from-the-star-wars-is-more-even-k_2651843.jpg)
