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I wandered over across the hall where they were showing a short movie about vasectomies. Much later I told her that I'd… — Denis Johnson Copy Share Image
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It seems clear to me that marriage ought to be constituted by children, and relations not involving children ought to be ignored… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
Texans for Public Justice, an anti-corruption group based in Texas applauded the indictment. No jury can undo the outcome of Texas 2002… — Craig McDonald Copy Share Image
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It is a matter of record that in the German Election of 1933, the Communist Party was ordered by its leaders to… — Ayn Rand Copy Share Image
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Four- and five-year-olds' play is permeated with the rankest sexism. No matter what their parents do and say, they play their momand… — Stella Chess Copy Share Image
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A minimum required standard to obtain a massage license is quite a different matter from a voluntary certification evidencing higher-level skills. Licensing… — Bob Benson Copy Share Image
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Superior sales and distribution by itself can create a monopoly, even with no product differentiation. The converse is not true. No matter… — Peter Thiel Copy Share Image
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