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By the time [of modern] generation was coming of age sexually, there was already this idea of safe sex. But that didn't… — Michael Stipe Copy Share Image
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Conventions vs. spontaneity. This is a dialectical choice, it depends on the assessment you make of your own times. If you judge… — Susan Sontag Copy Share Image
The good Education of Youth has been esteemed by wise Men in all Ages, as the surest Foundation of the Happiness both… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
In turbulent times, in times of great change, people head for the two extremes: fundamentalism and personal, spiritual experience...With no membership lists… — John Naisbitt Copy Share Image
It might be thought the height of poor taste to ascribe good fortune to a healthy man with a young family struck… — Tony Judt Copy Share Image
Increasingly, men are realizing exactly that - that having an educated, economically independent partner reduces the pressure on them to be the… — Stephanie Coontz Copy Share Image
I regret exceedingly that the disputes between the protestants and Roman Catholics should be carried to the serious alarming height mentioned in… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Today, when death and old age are increasingly concealed behind euphemisms and comforting baby talk, and life is threatened with being smothered… — Martin Esslin Copy Share Image
Trudeau motivated people between the ages of 18 to 35 to vote, and 82 per cent of them voted for him. That… — Kevin O'Leary Copy Share Image
May this marriage be blessed.May this marriage be as sweet as milk and honey.May this marriage be as intoxicating as old wine.May… — Rumi Copy Share Image
I've had it for about 13 years, and I don't see any reason to change, I find that the violin just keeps… — Hilary Hahn Copy Share Image
There were a few people who got jobs in Limerick, a big barrel on wheels, and it was a barrel that went… — Malachy McCourt Copy Share Image
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