Maya Lin's Quote - I deliberately did not read anything about the Vietnam War because

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I deliberately did not read anything about the Vietnam War because I felt the politics of the war eclipsed what happened to the veterans. The politics were irrelevant to what this memorial was. – Maya Lin

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To me, the American Dream is being able to follow your own personal calling. To be able to do what you want to do is incredible freedom. – Maya Lin

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The only thing that mattered was what you were to do in life, and it wasnt about money. It was about teaching, or learning. – Maya Lin

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If we cant face death, well never overcome it. You have to look it straight in the eye. Then you can turn around and walk back out into the light. – Maya Lin

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