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I'm not writing to encourage people to read my book or even books in general. That's not my job. My job is… — Sally Rooney Copy Share Image
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As to the origin of civil Societies or Governments; the Author of our Being, has given Man a Nature to be fitted… — Abraham J. Williams Copy Share Image
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Authors and publishers want fair compensation and a means of protecting content through digital rights management. Vendors and technology companies want new… — Tom Peters Copy Share Image
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We came to say, the Quran is our constitution, we are committed to God and his holy book. God willing, should they… — Ismail Haniyeh Copy Share Image
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