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The German philosopher Walter Benjamin had the curious notion that

The German philosopher Walter Benjamin had the curious notion that we could change the past. For most of us, the past is fixed while the future is open. – Terry Eagleton

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Irish fiction is full of secrets, guilty pasts, divided identities. It is no wonder that there is such a rich tradition of Gothic writing in a nation so haunted by history. – Terry Eagleton

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In the end, the humanities can only be defended by stressing how indispensable they are and this means insisting on their vital role in the whole business of academic learning, rather than protesting that, like some poor relation, they dont cost much to be housed. – Terry Eagleton

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Since God knows our future, our personalities, and our capacity to listen, He isnt ever going to say more to us than we can deal with at the moment. – Charles Stanley

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Nobody gets to live life backward. Look ahead, that is where your future lies. – Ann Landers

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We need the help of other member countries and leaders who, like us, want to see a change in Europes direction. Thats also my logic when I tell voters that electing me president will not only shape Frances future, but also initiate change across all of Europe. – Francois Hollande

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The fact is that all writers create their precursors. Their work modifies our conception of the past, just as it is bound to modify the future. – Jorge Luis Borges

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