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When those who are educated using their education to exploit those who aren't. That's what the sub-prime scandal represents - people of… — Wynton Marsalis Copy Share Image
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A man of genuine literary genius, since he possesses a temperament whose susceptibilities are of wider area than those of any other,… — James Branch Cabell Copy Share Image
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There are dreams of love, life, and adventure in all of us. But we are also sadly filled with reasons why we… — Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Copy Share Image
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People think that whatever happens on the football field should define me way one or the other. A lot of people say,… — Kurt Warner Copy Share Image
I'm no prophet, but I'm guessing that comic books will always be strong. I don't think anything can really beat the pure… — Stan Lee Copy Share Image
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If you look beyond the short term violence and instability, you do see significant activities on the part of the Iraqi people… — Bob Kerrey Copy Share Image
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I conceived of myself in large part as a teacher. There wasn't a great understanding of gender discrimination. People knew that race… — Ruth Bader Ginsburg Copy Share Image
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Franklin Roosevelt is one of the great leaders because he does get along with other people. He makes this huge effort. He's… — Oliver Stone Copy Share Image
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I became interested in educating people in the variety of ways in which women can express their emotion. Which is much easier… — Frances McDormand Copy Share Image
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AND THEN SOME... these three little words are the secret to success. People that follow this are thoughtful of others; considerate and… — Carl Holmes Copy Share Image
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When people express what is most important to them, it often comes out in cliches. That doesn't make them laughable; it's something… — Terrence Malick Copy Share Image
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My family, before the divorce, moved several times, and after that we moved a whole bunch more times, and so I don't… — John Darnielle Copy Share Image
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The president is entitled to try to persuade Congress and the American people to pursue whatever policies he thinks are needed. But… — Tom Malinowski Copy Share Image
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