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I love America more than any other country in this world; and, exa

I love America more than any other country in this world; and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually. – James Baldwin

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No one is more dangerous than he who imagines himself pure in heart: for his purity, by definition, is unassailable. – James Baldwin

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Purity
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James Baldwin
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A child cannot be taught by anyone who despises him, and a child cannot afford to be fooled. – James Baldwin

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Education
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America
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In America, with all its evils and faults, you can still reach through the forest and see the sun. But we do not know yet whether the sun is rising or setting for our country. – Dick Gregory, 1964

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America

America is a large friendly dog in a small room. Every time it wags its tail it knocks over a chair. – Arnold Toynbee

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America

The fact is that Americans are not a thoughtful people; they are too busy to stop and question their values. – William Ralph

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America

America is the country where you can buy a lifetime supply of aspirin For one dollar and use it up in two weeks. – John Barrymore

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America

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George Clooneys Ides of March could be the most under-appreciated movie of the year. In 20 years theyre gonna go back and say, Oh, that was American politics in that time period. I follow politics, I love it, and that movie is so authentic. – Harvey Weinstein

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Politics

I believe that any mans life will be filled with constant and unexpected encouragement, if he makes up his mind to do his level best each day, and as nearly as possible reaching the high water mark of pure and useful living. – Booker T. Washington

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Whats funny is my husband doesnt have any tattoos at all, so he must be the very conservative one. – Ashley Scott

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funny

Im sure there are people who survive tragedy without humor, but Ive never met any of them. Nor would I be particularly interested in writing about them if I did meet them. – Ayelet Waldman

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