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“The truth that people are missing about certain things, you know when they get fearful and they get hateful, and they repress other peoples, is the greatest truth of all, you know, the truth of love and understanding and clarity about all those issues. And it's like, one day, one day, everybody's gonna know, myself included, over certain things. But, so it's like, it's alright, you know, you hate me now, but that's cool, because I see a better day and I know that there's a higher truth, and you're wrong about hating me because I'm gay.”

Quote by Emily Saliers

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Emily Saliers, born on July 22, 1963, is a talented American singer-songwriter. Known for her unique voice and profound lyrics, she is one of the founding members of the folk rock band The Indigo Girls. Saliers' musical career began in the 1980s, and her work covers a wide range of themes, including love, social justice, and environmental protection. more

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