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I don't understand what it's all about or what's worth what, but if the people in the Swedish Academy decide that x,… — Richard P. Feynman Copy Share Image
I was a very special child. I did stand-up comedy. I did it all. My family didn't understand. 'Aren't you tired?' I'm… — Alessandra Torresani Copy Share Image
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A best friend isnt just someone whos always there for you. Its someone who understands you a bit more than you understand… — Narenkumar Copy Share Image
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Don't shut yourself up in a band box because you are a woman, but understand what is going on, and educate yourself… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
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You gotta understand, there are two different kinds of Asians - the kind who are good at school, obey their parents, go… — Bobby Lee Copy Share Image
I can't add. I don't understand basic science. Or anything else. But I can read anything. I've always been able to, and… — Zadie Smith Copy Share Image
You really have to understand this isn't a business where you sit in the back room and do calculations - you have… — Fred DeLuca Copy Share Image
What people don't understand is that when I hear what somebody has said about me, I wonder, 'Don't you know what they… — Gauri Khan Copy Share Image
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