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Al Gore Politician
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"There are many who would much prefer that the word 'climate' never be mentioned and that the issue be eliminated from our national conversation."

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Andre Gide Novelist
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"One is always wrong to open a conversation with the devil, for, however he goes about it, he always insists upon having the last word."

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Ralph Waldo Emerson Essayist, Philosopher, Poet
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"I feel the same truth how often in my trivial conversation with my neighbours, that somewhat higher in each of us overlooks this by-play, and Jove nods to Jove from behind each of us."

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Renata Adler Author, Journalist
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"A favorite strategy was the paragraph-terminating: Right? Followed immediately by Wrong. This linear invitation to a mugging was considered a strategy of wit."

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Sheryl Sandberg Business Executive, Author
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"My hope in writing 'Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead' was to change the conversation from what women can't do to what we can."

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