"Proof that they do not understand the republic is that in their fine promises for universal suffrage, they forgot women."

-- Delphine de Girardin

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“I'm pretty sure I'm not at war with myself.”

Source : "House passes GOP version of Violence Against Women Act renewal" by Kate Bolduan, www.cnn.com. May 16, 2012.
“He loved politicians - even Republicans.”
“Sir Francis Bacon observed that a well-written book, compared with its rivals and antagonists, is like Moses' serpent, that immediately swallowed up and devoured those of the Egyptians.”
“I remember when I was in my late teens just getting rid of lots of records, realizing I only ever listened to them when I was reading, or watching TV, or doing something else.”
“I am a fruitarian and I will only eat leaves picked by virgins in the moonlight - Steve JobsÂ ”
“Let’s take this figure of the feminist killjoy seriously. Does the feminist kill other people’s joy by pointing out moments of sexism? Or does she expose the bad feelings that get hidden, displaced, or negated under public signs of joy? Does bad feeling enter the room when somebody expresses anger about things, or could anger be the moment when the bad feelings that circulate through objects get brought to the surface in a certain way?”

Source : Sara Ahmed (2010). “The Promise of Happiness”, p.65, Duke University Press
“Before you go out into the world, wash your face in the clear crystal of praise. Bury each yesterday in the fine linen and spices of thankfulness.”
“Most people find it extremely difficult - if not impossible - to focus in prayer.”

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