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Quote by Jane Smiley
Somehow, knowing that Alzheimers is coming mocks all ones aspirati

Somehow, knowing that Alzheimers is coming mocks all ones aspirations – to tell stories, to think through certain issues as only a novel can do, to be recognised for ones accomplishments and hard work – in a way that old familiar death does not. – Jane Smiley

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There can never be such a thing as a free market, because it is human nature to cheat, monopolize, and buy off others so as to corner the market. – Jane Smiley

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I loved the house the way you would any new house, because it is populated by your future, the family of children who will fill it with noise or chaos and satisfying busy pleasures. – Jane Smiley

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The thing about Republicans is that they dont care so much about respect, but they love fear, at least in others. – Jane Smiley

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And yet, I suppose you mourn the loss or the death of what you thought your life was, even if you find your life is better after. You mourn the future that you thought youd planned. – Lynn Redgrave

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Theres stuff I dont like to rehearse, really emotional things, I dont like to rehearse. You just beat it to death. – Kat Dennings

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I think life is sacred, whether its abortion or the death penalty. – Tim Kaine

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After your death you will be what you were before your birth. – Arthur Schopenhauer

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A lot of good arguments are spoiled by some fool who knows what he is talking about. – Miguel de Unamuno

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Underneath courage shouts fear but of a hoarse voice. – Terri Guillemets

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I have many times asked myself whether there can be more potent advocates of peace upon earth through the years to come than this massed multitude of silent witnesses to the desolation of war. – King George V

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