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“When my mother died, and when my father died, it's big. Our parents are giants; they're titans of our lives, so of course it's going to be a big deal.”

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Loudon Wainwright III

Loudon Wainwright III is an American singer-songwriter celebrated for his witty and introspective lyrics. Born on September 5, 1946, he has been a prominent figure in the music industry since the 1960s. Wainwright's music often reflects his personal experiences and observations, combining humor with poignant storytelling. more

“What we have to remember is that not everything is under our control. If people are free in any meaningful sense of the word, that means they are at liberty to foul up their lives as much as make something grand of them. That's a gamble we all take. That's the risk of liberty. Nobody wants others to screw up their lives, but each must be free to do so for themselves.”

People Ifs Want Mean Remember Liberty Risk Meaningful Screws Foul Gamble Screw Ups

Author:Joel Miller

“Far from a simple attempt to rid the nation of crime and drugs, our policy against narcotics -- like any public policy -- comes with strings attached. And increasingly these strings are constricting around the necks of Americans' lives and liberties.”

Nations Simple Liberty Crime Policy Drug Necks Strings Public Policy Narcotics Strings Attached

Author:Joel Miller

“My great lesson from Auschwitz is: whoever wants to dehumanize any other must first be dehumanized himself. The oppressors are no longer really human, whatever uniform they wear.”

Want Firsts Humans Lessons Uniforms Oppressors Auschwitz

Author:Hajo Meyer

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