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Mike Mike said: " I first read this in the '70s, and my teen mind absorbed the action and altruistic cause of the Mafia-buster, Bolan. He's a moral creature, trained in Vietnam to kill every-which-way, but with a heart of gold.

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Kimberly Giles
“Most people think that once they lose the weight or make more money they will finally feel good about them themselves, but they are usually disappointed when they get there to find they don’t feel better. This happens because real self-worth can’t be earned. Real self-worth comes from understanding the truth about who you are and understanding that your value is infinite and absolute no matter what. This is the only way to peace.”
Kimberly Giles, Choosing Clarity: The Path to Fearlessness

Ambrose Bierce
“Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.”
Ambrose Bierce

Sanjo Jendayi
“When asked why I am single, my reply is simply; I consider myself a black pearl rare in my authenticity, adding a mysterious beauty to the select few who can recognize & even fewer who appreciate my worth. So instead of dating, I throw myself into working in the field. If my Boaz recognizes me amongst the black rocks...great! If not, the magnificence of my rarity will simply radiate onto those working the fields as well in the form of teaching, which is what I do.”
Sanjo Jendayi

Lemmy Kilmister
“Death is an inevitability, isn't it? You become more aware of that when you get to my age. I don't worry about it. I'm ready for it. When I go, I want to go doing what I do best. If I died tomorrow, I couldn't complain. It's been good.”
Lemmy Kilmister

Patrick Ness
“Stories were wild, wild animals and went off in directions you couldn’t expect. His”
Patrick Ness, A Monster Calls

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