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“Those who are determined to be ‘offended’ will discover a provocation somewhere. We cannot possibly adjust enough to please the fanatics, and it is degrading to make the attempt.”
― Christopher Hitchens

tags: degradation, degrading, fanaticism, fanatics, offended, offense, political-correctness, provocation

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“It is true that we cannot make a genius. We can only give to teach child the chance to fulfil his potential possibilities.”
― Maria Montessori

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“The fact that so many successful politicians are such shameless liars is not only a reflection on them, it is also a reflection on us. When the people want the impossible, only liars can satisfy.”
― Thomas Sowell