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“Violence is a personal necessity for the oppressed...It is not a strategy consciously devised. It is the deep, instinctive expression of a human being denied individuality.”
― Native Son
― Native Son
“Most of us have jobs that are too small for our spirits.”
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“Chicago is not the most corrupt of cities. The state of New Jersey has a couple. Need we mention Nevada? Chicago, though, is the Big Daddy. Not more corrupt, just more theatrical, more colorful in its shadiness.”
― Chicago
― Chicago
“Unexpected intrusions of beauty. This is what life is.”
― Herzog
― Herzog
“...Love isn’t saying, I love you but calling to say, did you eat”
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1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up
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This is a group for those who want to take on the less-daunting task of reading all of the books from Julia Eccleshare's 1001 Children's Books You Mus ...more
Women of the World
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We will be reading literary books by women from all over the world, whether originally written in English, or translated from another language. Join u ...more
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