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It's called the Ailey American Dance Theatre, not the Alvin Ailey African-American Dance Theatre. One thing also that Alvin wanted people to… — Judith Jamison Copy Share Image
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This man, although he appeared so humble and embarrassed in his air and manners, and passed so unheeded, had inspired me with… — Adelbert von Chamisso Copy Share Image
Our Heavenly Father knows us and our circumstances and even what faces us in the future. His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, our… — Henry B. Eyring Copy Share Image
Ambiguity around ambiguity is forgivable in an unpublished poet and expected of an arts student on the pull: for a professional comedian… — Robert Webb Copy Share Image
In this kind of situation, we tend to cling to his convictions, we believe that, by magic, we are going to recover.… — Jacky Ickx Copy Share Image
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I once called a guy into his own office and spun around in his own chair to greet him. That kind of… — Al Madrigal Copy Share Image
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Henry M. Jackson, congressman and senator from 1941 until his death in 1983, achieved far greater renown than most legislators, ran for… — Elliott Abrams Copy Share Image
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Churchill knew the importance of peace, and he also knew the price of it. Churchill finally got his voice, of course. He… — Suzanne Fields Copy Share Image
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