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Quote by John C. Danforth

“The loudest voices we hear are those who advocate conflict, divisiveness.”

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John C. Danforth is a former U.S. Senator from Missouri, serving from 1979 to 1995. He is recognized for his work on environmental issues and his tenure on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. more

“Do you suppose a woman knows why she loves? Does she select? Does she say to herself, 'Go to! here is a distinguished statesman with presidential possibilities; I shall proceed to fall in love with him.' or, 'I shall set my heart upon this musician, whose fame is on every tongue?' or 'this financier, who controls the world's money markets?'”

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Book:The Awakening: And Selected Short Stories - Beyond the Bayou, Ma'ame Pelagie, Desiree's Baby, Respectable Woman, Kiss, Pair of Silk Stockings, Locket, Reflection (Beloved Books Edition)

Source: The Awakening: And Selected Short Stories - Beyond the Bayou, Ma'ame Pelagie, Desiree's Baby, Respectable Woman, Kiss, Pair of Silk Stockings, Locket, Reflection (Beloved Books Edition)

“And Nature takes no account of moral consequences, of arbitrary conditions which we create, and which we feel obliged to maintain at any cost.”

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Book:The Awakening

Source: The Awakening

“It is greater than the stars - that moving procession of human energy; greater than the palpitating earth and the things growing thereon.”

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Book:The Awakening

Source: The Awakening

“In the procession I should feel the crushing feet, the clashing discords, the ruthless hands and stifling breath. I could not hear the rhythm of the march.”

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Book:The Awakening

Source: The Awakening