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“Good men and good women have fire in the belly. We are fierce. Don't mess with us if you're looking for someone who will always be 'nice' to you. Nice gets you a C+ in life. We don't always smile, talk in a soft voice, or engage in indiscriminate hugs. In the loving struggle between the sexes we thrust and parry.”

Quote by Sam Keen

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Sam Keen, born in 1931, is a renowned American author whose works span across philosophy, psychology, religion, and anthropology, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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