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“Fortune provides a man's table with luxuries, virtue with only a frugal meal.”

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Democritus (460 BC - 370 BC) was an influential ancient Greek philosopher known as one of the founders of atomism. His philosophical ideas had a profound impact on subsequent generations, particularly his atomic theory and natural philosophy. more

“Everyone's gotta have a voice, to be able to speak out. Left supresses right, right supresses left, and what's left and what's right? You know? It's America. You gotta be able to speak out. That's why people came here from all over the world: to have a fair shake. Not more than somebody else - the same.”

People Knows World Able America Left Speak Voice Fairs Shakes Speaks Out

Author:Cyndi Lauper

“Middle age is when your age starts to show around your middle.”

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Men Want Children Responsibility Talent Gay Letting Go Ideals Blame Smoke Weed Blame Me Smoke Weed I Smoke Weed

Author:George Michael

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