"You get to a certain age, and you feel the need to reward yourself just for existing."

-- Rufus Wainwright

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“English is not the primary language for universities in China, Korea, and Japan, but they are being evaluated on the basis of publications in English and courses taught in English.”
“It is difficult at times to repress the thought that history is about as instructive as an abattoir; that Tacitus was right and that peace is merely the desolation left behind after the decisive operations of merciless power.”
“I know from my own experience that there is much more to 'intelligence' than an IQ number. In fact, I hesitate to believe that any system could really reflect the complexity and uniqueness of one person's mind, or meaningfully describe the nature of his or her potential.”

Source : "Sheryl Sandberg Joins Global Women Leaders in Tech to Demand Gender Equality" by Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro, www.huffingtonpost.com. January 20, 2015.
“Being in the beauty industry has taught me that most of us are never satisfied with how we look. We all wish we had better hair, could lose that last 10 pounds, or look like someone else. I always see the beauty in the clients that have sat in my chair, and I've tried to help them see it, too, and feel good about themselves.”
“Still in Bed?" Thomas had asked with amusement, as Lissianna had blinked at them. "I am so glad you got at least a little rest today. I feared you'd work Greg to death while the rest of us tried to sleep.”
“Women are never so strong as after their defeat.”
“Contentment should be the hallmark of my life, as I put my affairs in the hands of God.”
“The most persistent threat to freedom, to the rights of Americans, is fear.”

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