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“We write about what we don't know about what we know.”

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Grace Paley was an American writer born on December 11, 1922, and passed away on August 22, 2007. Known for her concise language and profound emotional depth, her works primarily focus on family, love, and social issues. more

“I've met Obama a few times, and I think Obama's a quality human being, but I think that he finds himself in a position where your actions are largely dictated by things out of your control. I'm not giving him a pass for not being more courageous, but I do think the entire system needs an overhaul and taking money out of politics would be a really good first step.”

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Author:Shepard Fairey

“The symptom of love is when some of the chemicals inside you go bad. So there must be something in love because your chemicals do tell you something.”

Love Is Chemicals Symptoms

Book:The Philosophy of Andy Warhol: From A to B and Back Again

Source: The Philosophy of Andy Warhol: From A to B and Back Again

“When I did my self-portrait, I left all the pimples out because you always should. Pimples are a temporary condition and they don't have anything to do with what you really look like. Always omit the blemishes-they're not part of the good picture you want.”

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Book:The Philosophy of Andy Warhol: From A to B and Back Again

Source: The Philosophy of Andy Warhol: From A to B and Back Again

“The only time I ever want to be something is outside a party so I can get in.”

Want I Can Party Only Time

Book:The Philosophy of Andy Warhol: From A to B and Back Again

Source: The Philosophy of Andy Warhol: From A to B and Back Again

“Romance is finding your fantasy in people who don't have it.”

People Romance Fantasy Findings

Book:The Philosophy of Andy Warhol: From A to B and Back Again

Source: The Philosophy of Andy Warhol: From A to B and Back Again

“Theres different kinds of love, and Id never experienced that kind of totally platonic love. All the love Ive experienced has always been a kind of deal, and now, as I get older, I realise that theres this other love out there.”

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Author:Tracey Emin

“As an astronaut, you have a very defined set of tasks to do. Those tasks may require you to work 60, 70 or 80 hours a week.”

May Hours Week Tasks Defined Astronaut

Author:Mae Jemison

“Some of the most fun people I know are scientists.”

People Knows Fun Scientist

Author:Mae Jemison

“I wanted to be a professional dancer for a period of time, and I did a lot of dancing and choreography and got paid for it.”

Wanted Periods Paid Dancing Dancer Choreography

Author:Mae Jemison

“Inspirational leaders need to have a winning mentality in order to inspire respect. It is hard to trust in the leadership of someone who is half-hearted about their purpose, or only sporadic in focus or enthusiasm.”

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Author:Sebastian Coe

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