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Gayle King Journalist
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"I wish I wasn't so technically challenged, because it puts you at a distinct disadvantage. I wish I could figure out a way to get more up to speed."

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Gilbert K. Chesterton Writer, Journalist
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"There is more to life than increasing its speed. Gandhi gave my life to become the person I am right now. Was it worth it? Richard Bach Life exists for the love of music or beautiful things."

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Noam Chomsky Linguist, Philosopher, Activist
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"I do not see how we can rationally oppose high speed rail because of the environmental and other costs without considering the social and human consequences of the radical elimination of transportation that this entails."

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Kid Rock Musician, Actor
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"I bought a book of Mark Twain quotes. That's about my speed. I'll read a couple quotes and put it down."

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Homer Poet
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"It is equally bad when one speeds on the guest unwilling to go, and when he holds back one who is hastening. Rather one should befriend the guest who is there, but speed him when he wishes."

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Michael Lewis Author, Journalist
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"The fuses had been lit and could not be extinguished. All that remained was to observe the speed of the spark, and the size of the explosions."

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