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Mother goddesses are just as silly a notion as father gods. If a revival of the myths of these cults gives woman… — Angela Carter Copy Share Image
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The essence of peace is to merge two opposites. Therefore your notions should not scare you if you see another, who absolutely… — Nachman of Breslov Copy Share Image
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The object of life is not happiness, but to serve God or the Grail. All of the Grail quests are to serve… — Robert A. Johnson Copy Share Image
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If men want to oppose war, it is statism that they must oppose. So long as they hold the tribal notion that… — Ayn Rand Copy Share Image
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