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Quote by Edmondo De Amicis

“A woman is always a mystery: one must not be fooled by her face and her hearts inspiration.”

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Italian novelist known for his descriptions of youth and growth. His works are highly appreciated by readers, especially his famous novel 'The Education of a Man'. more

“That we suffer so much today under whatsoever flag we live is proof positive that constitutions and laws, when framed by the early advocates of human liberty, never included and were never intended for us as a people. It is only a question of sheer accident that we happen to be fellow citizens today with the descendants of those who, through their advocacy, laid the foundation for human rights.”

Source: Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey

“Why not exploit, enslave, or exterminate a class that everybody is taught to regard as inferior?”

Black Class Taught Regard Injustice Why Not Inferiors Exploits

Book:The Mis-Education of the Negro

Source: The Mis-Education of the Negro

“Moral authority is never retained by any attempt to hold on to it. It comes without seeking and is retained without effort.”

Effort Moral Struggle Morality Authority Seeking Debate Holding On Family Values Moral Authority Moral Growth

Book:Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi

Source: Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi

“A young sailor boy came to see me to-day. It pleases me to have these lads seek me on their return from their first voyage, and tell me how much they have learned about navigation.”

Firsts Young Boys Journey Return Please Voyages Sailor Lad Navigation Please Me

Book:Maria Mitchell: Life, Letters, and Journals

Source: Maria Mitchell: Life, Letters, and Journals

“President Can't Swim.”

President Swim Swimming

Author:Lyndon B. Johnson

“This war has already stretched the generation gap so wide that it threatens to pull the country apart.”

War Country Generations Wide Gaps Vietnam Vietnam War Generation Gap

Author:Frank Church

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