The narrative of, 'You won an award, so you're going to skyrocket' - it's very emotive language but not necessarily true. I've… — Georgina Campbell Copy Share Image
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Putin imagined it would be different. So, like many Russian leaders before him, he imagined that Ukraine was basically Russia, but they… — Anne Applebaum Copy Share Image
We do not war with races primarily as such. Tyranny is our foe. Whatever trapping or disguise it wears, whatever language it… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
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Infinitesimal braggadocio I'm but since you most likely don't understand me with using big words I use small words to say I… — MrAwesome Copy Share Image
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O admirable necessity! O powerful action! What mind can penetrate your nature? What language can express this marvel? None, to be sure.… — Leonardo da Vinci Copy Share Image
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People have tried to corner the market on being offended, corner the market on language and corner the market on opinion. Should… — Patrice O'Neal Copy Share Image
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