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Simone de Beauvoir Philosopher, Writer
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"Man is defined as a human being and a woman as a female - whenever she behaves as a human being she is said to imitate the male."

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Oprah Winfrey Television host, producer, philanthropist
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"Whatever you fear most has no power - it is your fear that has the power. The thing itself cannot touch you. But if you allow your fear to seep into your mind and overtake your thoughts, it will rob you of your life."

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Marilyn Monroe Actress, Model
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"Don't you know that a man being rich is like a girl being pretty? You wouldn't marry a girl just because she's pretty, but my goodness, doesn't it help?"

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Paulo Coelho Writer
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"I can choose either to be a victim of the world or an adventurer in search of treasure. It's all a question of how I view my life."

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Diana Nyad Long-distance swimmer
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"This journey has always been about reaching your own other shore no matter what it is, and that dream continues."

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