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“Really important books to me are the classics. I try very hard to read them well - you know, especially once I got serious about writing.”

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Karl Marlantes

Karl Marlantes is an American author born on December 24, 1944. His works are known for their profound psychological insights and critical reflections on war. more

“If one is talking to a finance minister of a poor country, moral arguments tend not to get very far. But if you can argue that their country is going to grow 2 percent faster per year if they can just harness the power of the female half of the population more effectively, that is an argument they consider.”

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“In general, talking about human rights tends to be very persuasive for people who care about human rights.”

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Author:Nicholas D. Kristof

“I was treated better than others, simply because there was so much public attention. In my case, they did adhere to the eight-hour workday required by law. The other women were often forced to slave away for up to 16 hours a day.”

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Author:Nadezhda Tolokonnikova

“I also dreamt about finally meeting the leftist Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek. He is a great role model for me.”

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Author:Nadezhda Tolokonnikova

“I believe in fate. And in the depths of my soul, I am an Orthodox Christian. I think the New Testament is especially important. What Jesus and his disciples preached and did was a great thing.”

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Author:Nadezhda Tolokonnikova

“If I am a sex symbol, it's certainly not in the classic sense. I'm opposed to the traditional image of a woman's role.”

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Author:Nadezhda Tolokonnikova

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