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Quote by Gertrude Stein
It is natural to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to s

It is natural to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes to that siren until she allures us to our death. – Gertrude Stein

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When they are alone they want to be with others, and when they are with others they want to be alone. After all, human beings are like that. – Gertrude Stein

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Just as everybody has the vote including women, I think children should, because as a child is conscious of itself then it has to me an existence and has a stake in what happens. – Gertrude Stein

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