as a physician I examine the dying planet as I do a dying patient. The earth has a natural system of interacting… — Helen Caldicott Copy Share Image
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Depend upon it, the first universal characteristic of all great art is Tenderness, as the second is Truth. I find this more… — John Ruskin Copy Share Image
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I acquired more wealth, power, and prestige than most. But you can acquire all you want and still feel empty. What power… — Lee Atwater Copy Share Image
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I want you to have this.” He extended his hand. On his palm sat the beautiful butterfly he had carved. Silver spots… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
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One thing people underestimate is how markets don't allow anyone to do anything except make better and better products. There's not much… — Bill Gates Copy Share Image
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The sun sliced through the windshield, sealing me in light. I closed my eyes and felt the warmth on my eyelids. Sunlight… — Haruki Murakami Copy Share Image
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Emeth came walking forward into the open strip of grass between the bonfire and the Stable. His eyes were shining, his face… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
People who would not be using the word gender or thinking about gayness or trans-ness may actually, without even thinking about it,… — Miranda July Copy Share Image
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