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The market performs miracles so routinely that we take it for granted. Supermarkets provide 30,000 choices at rock-bottom prices. We take it… — John Stossel Copy Share Image
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Napoleon for the sake of a good name broke in pieces half the world. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Copy Share Image
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Magne Furuholmen is a very dear friend of mine. A-ha are a classic pop band and they've got some brilliant songs. I'd… — Guy Berryman Copy Share Image
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