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Marilu Henner
Marilu Henner

Marilu Henner is an American actress best known for her role as Lisa Robin Kaye in the TV series 'Taxi'. Born on April 6, 1952, she has been active in the television and film industry since the 1970s. more

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“As my object was not myself, I set out with the determination, and happily with the disposition, of not being moved by praise or censure, friendship or calumny, nor of being drawn from my purpose by any personal altercation; and the man who cannot do this, is not fit for a public character.”

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Book:THE RIGHTS OF MAN: The French Revolution – Ideals, Arguments & Motives (Political Classic): Being an Answer to Mr. Burke's Attack on the French Revolution
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Author:Thomas Paine
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“Change of ministers amounts to nothing. One goes out, another comes in, and still the same measures, vices, and extravagances are pursued. It signifies not who is minister. The defect lies in the system. The foundation and superstructure of the government is bad. Prop it as you please, it continually sinks and ever will.”

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Book:Selected Writings of Thomas Paine
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Author:John Paul Stevens
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