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There's a lot of great stories and a lot of great values in the Holy Bible, and I actually relate to a… — Marilyn Manson Copy Share Image
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America can do whatever we set our mind to. That is the story of our history, whether it's the pursuit of prosperity… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
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There is nothing new, from Greek mythology to Shakespeare to every romcom ever made, we're just reimagining the same 12 story plots… — Jeremy Renner Copy Share Image
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The signs of excessive indulgence in this destructive pastime are easily detectable. They are these: A disposition to eat, to drink, to… — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
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