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Quote by Sandra Cisneros
I was silent as a child, and silenced as a young woman I am taking

I was silent as a child, and silenced as a young woman I am taking my lumps and bumps for being a big mouth, now, but usually from those whose opinion I dont respect. – Sandra Cisneros

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Revenge only engenders violence, not clarity and true peace. I think liberation must come from within. – Sandra Cisneros

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I think my family and closest friends are learning about my need to withdraw, and I am learning how to restore and store my energy to both serve the community to the best of my ability and to serve my writers heart. – Sandra Cisneros

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I have women coming up to me and saying: I love your character! Shes so empowered. She takes control she gets what she wants. Thats another side of her. And I respect that in Joan. She says and does things that I would never allow myself to do. – Christina Hendricks

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Other times you can get showy for three minutes, and thats OK with certain films. But that isnt right with an Ang Lee movie, you have to fit right in. You have to understand Ang, respect him and be part of the team and not be in charge of it – he is in charge of it. – Dennis Muren

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Its a paradox to be an actress, living in the city, taking planes all the time, trying to find the right balance in this life, which is not so eco-friendly, and still try to respect the environment. – Marion Cotillard

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We were united not only by political respect for each other, but also by deep mutual sympathy as people. – Helmut Kohl

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