"I hope there is something worthy in my writings and not merely the novelty of a black face associated with the power to rhyme that has attracted attention."

-- Paul Laurence Dunbar

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“There's only one day at a time here, then it's tonight and then tomorrow will be today again.”
“Anecdotally his fitness reports rated him well above average in the classroom, excellent in the field, fluently bilingual in English and French, passable in Spanish, outstanding on all man-portable weaponry, and beyond outstanding at hand-to-hand combat. Susan knew what that last rating meant. Like having a running chainsaw thrown at you”
“Mac [Barnett]and I both had times when we moved, started new schools, and we know how hard that was, figuring out your identity and who you're going to be at the new school.”

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“He was a super shiny boy and I liked the shape of him. Under the blanket. In the shower. I liked his shadow on the street and his imprint on the sofa. I hated the smell of hair gel on his head, but I loved it on the pillow. I love the smell of losing someone.”
“However important it is that love shall precede marriage, it is far more important that it shall continue after marriage.”

Source : Commentary on Genesis XXIV, 67. "The Pentateuch and Haftorahs: Hebrew text, English translation and commentary". Book edited by Joseph H. Hertz, p. 87, 1960.
“Anybody who has played sports and says they have never choked is lying to you.”
“Everyone should have their own opinion and be able to voice it. No matter what it is. Of course, that does not mean your opinion is always right. But, you're certainly entitled to your opinion.”
“Life seems to go on without effort when I am filled with music.”

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