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Overly vigorous investigations of ominously ill-defined 'bullying' can themselves constitute a form of bullying. — Lionel Shriver Copy Share Image
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The political form of a society wherein the proletariat is victorious in overthrowing the bourgeoisie will be a democratic republic. — Vladimir Lenin Copy Share Image
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Regardless of religion or race or ethnic background we are all human and we are all on this planet together. So what… — Tony Bennett Copy Share Image
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