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People always think that history proceeds in a straight line. It doesn’t. Social attitudes don’t change in a straight line.

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Driving me away is easier than saying goodbye.
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The best slave does not need to be beaten. She beats herself.
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The dilemma is that if one does not risk anything one risks even more.
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The soul is awakened through service.
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Motherhood cannot finally be delegated.
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I want you. I want you. I want you. Anything to avoid saying: I love you.
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