"The black man continues on his way. He plods wearily no longer-he is striding freedom road with the knowledge that if he hasn't got the world in a jug, at least he has the stopper in his hand."

-- Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.

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“The true leader is always led.”
“I romanced internally about early death till it was too late to die early ...”

Source : Harriet Martineau, Maria Weston Chapman (2010). “Harriet Martineau's Autobiography”, p.435, Cambridge University Press
“My philosophy when it came to pets was much like that of having children: You got what you got, and you loved them unconditionally regardless of whatever their personalities or flaws turned out to be.”

Source : Gwen Cooper (2010). “Homer's Odyssey”, p.15, Random House
“It means a lot to me that people appreciate what I do. That's why I give a lot of importance to my fans and I like to maintain a certain proximity to them. I already feel very thankful that people enjoy my work so much, and becoming famous is not my ultimate goal. I think it's important to keep a good balance between what I want to do and what people want to hear; otherwise I might fall into the dark side.”

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“I shall listen to my heart and it shall save me. I shall listen to my heart and I'll be free.”

Source : Barry Webster (2012). “The Lava in My Bones”, p.64, arsenal pulp press
“Beloved Beowulf, remember how you boasted, Once, that nothing in the world would ever Destroy your fame; fight to keep it, Now, be strong and brave, my noble King, protecting life and fame Together. My sword will fight at your side!”
“Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.”

Source : "Madame Curie: A Biography". Book by Eve Curie Labouisse translated by Vincent Sheean, 1937.
“There are only three ages for women in Hollywood-Babe, District Attorney, and Driving Miss Daisy.”

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