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"I quote others only in order the better to express myself." ― Michel de Montaigne

A healthy society speaks with more than one voice.

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February 07, 2020

Quote of the Week

"A healthy society speaks with more than one voice."

― Li Wenliang (who died in February 2020)

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We've got to get in to get out.

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All perceptions are real, at least to those who own them.

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