Erica Jong Quotes
Any system was a straightjacket if you insisted on adhering to it so totally and humorlessly.
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One of the most effective tools in Brazil's efforts to eradicate slavery is a register compiled by the government that lists individuals and businesses found using slave labor. Those on the 'dirty list,' as the register is known, are fined and remain on it for a minimum of two years during which they cannot access public funds.
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They might in the future more than ever before engage in hunting beavers.
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The Epistle to the Romans is an extremely important synthesis of the whole theology of St. Paul.
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I know my life is nearing its end and I accept that.
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I'm lucky. I've got pretty good genes.
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I'm starting to find my own style.
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I eat two breakfasts, two lunches, and two dinners throughout the day. It's always eating.
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We who officially value freedom of speech above life itself seem to have nothing to talk about but the weather.
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If you are sure you understand everything that is going on, you are hopelessly confused.
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I would describe my dancing talents as incredibly deep.
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You don't know how to love God and your neighbor unless you look to the law to define it.
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Unfortunately, overall, movies are a conglomerate. People buy and sell people in this business, which can get really ugly.
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As for genre, my adult books are usually filed under science fiction / fantasy, although some stores put them into romance, and few have stuck them into horror. I consider all my books a mix of steampunk and urban fantasy.
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Though I am fascinated by knowledge, I am even more fascinated by wisdom.
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The Islamic State is a threat to both the moderate Islam headed by Mr. Saad al-Hariri and, of course, for Hezbollah. There is a convergence, an anxiety of a common enemy... which is good.
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You don't want to be photographed? You don't want to be known? Then you don't need to be out there peddling movies.
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Pretty much everyday, there's a moment where I'm having to pinch myself and think, 'When did this happen to my life?'
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Having a Republican candidate speak at the NAACP convention is like trying to build a house starting at the roof. If you don't have a foundation, the roof isn't going to stand.
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The way you were born is the way you were born. Nothing can change it. I've got a deep voice. I know. I might look tough, but what are you going to do? Do you think you can change it? No.
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I'm in this business to make films, not get deluded by the system. The system is set up to give you a headache.
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I made a mental note to watch which bottle became empty soonest, sometimes a more telling evaluation system than any other.
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Any system was a straightjacket if you insisted on adhering to it so totally and humorlessly.
