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Quote by Manuel Puig
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In a country like France, so ancient, their history is full of outstanding people, so they carry a heavy weight on their back. Who could write in French after Proust or Flaubert? – Manuel Puig

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Most of the movies I saw growing up were viewed as totally disposable, fine for quick consumption, but they have survived 50 years and are still growing. – Manuel Puig

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I think cinema is closer to allegories than to reality. Its closer to our dreams. – Manuel Puig

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Im not terribly happy about rock and roll. Certain rock music is uninspiring, numbing it makes you feel like an idiot. – Manuel Puig

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They can shout down the head of the physics department at Cal Tech. – James Stockdale

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If you want to study the social and political history of modern nations, study hell. – Thomas Merton

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My argument is that War makes rattling good history but Peace is poor reading. – Thomas Hardy

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Throughout this countrys history there have of course been systematic efforts to create an official underclass. – Eric Liu

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