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History — that little sewer where man loves to wallow. - Fra

History — that little sewer where man loves to wallow. – Francis Ponge

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Another way of approaching the thing is to consider it unnamed, unnamable. – Francis Ponge

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Throughout human history, the apostles of purity, those who have claimed to possess a total explanation, have wrought havoc among mere mixed-up human beings. – Salman Rushdie

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I dont see women and think of them as competition or with judgment. Women really move me. I feel connected to all kinds of women. I am angry because I think weve been mistreated throughout history in different countries, including America. I admire women. – Salma Hayek

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To those who have chosen the profession of medicine, a knowledge of chemistry, and of some branches of natural history, and, indeed, of several other departments of science, affords useful assistance. – Charles Babbage

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Love is never defeated, and I could add, the history of Ireland proves it. – Pope John Paul II

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I think Hispanic community – the values that resonate in our community are fundamentally conservative. They are faith, family and patriotism. Do you know the rate of military enlistment among Hispanics is higher than any demographic in this country? And they are also hard work and responsibility. – Ted Cruz

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Death is inevitable, but Life – thats the tricky bit where things happen. – Simon Travaglia

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If you look closely at a tree youll notice its knots and dead branches, just like our bodies. What we learn is that beauty and imperfection go together wonderfully. – Matthew Fox

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