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The women of the country have the power in their own hands, in spite of the law and the government being altogether… — Victoria Woodhull Copy Share Image
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Ah, March! we know thou art Kind-hearted, spite of ugly looks and threats, And, out of sight, art nursing April's violets! — Helen Hunt Jackson Copy Share Image
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Only one thing remained reachable, close and secure amid all losses: language. Yes, language. In spite of everything, it remained secure against… — Paul Celan Copy Share Image
I denounce because though implicated and partially responsible, I have been hurt to the point of abysmal pain, hurt to the point… — Ralph Ellison Copy Share Image
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Santa Monica Bay is less polluted today than when I first moved to the area in the 1970s, because actions have been… — Sylvia Earle Copy Share Image
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The mere man of pleasure is miserable in old age, and the mere drudge in business is but little better, whereas, natural… — Thomas Paine Copy Share Image
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![“All I cared about was the music, like hearing Townes [ Van Zandt] talking about "For the sake of the song"; it's all that mattered. In spite of me a couple of things happened, mainly the Eagles and Seven Bridges Road. That certainly helped me survive. Joan Baez, Rita Coolidge, and Ian Matthews did…” quote by Steve Young](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/053/steve-young-2710_bridges_all-i-cared-about-was-the-music-like-hea_124821.jpg)
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