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Noam Chomsky Linguist, Philosopher, Activist
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"The term 'globalisation' is conventionally used to refer to the specific form of investor-rights integration designed by wealth and power, for their own interests."

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Al Pacino Actor, Filmmaker
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"I used to say I wanted to genuflect to a woman, put her up on a pedestal higher and higher, way up beyond my grasp...Then I'd find another one."

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Peter Heller Author
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"You rest now. Rest for longer than you are used to resting. Make a stillness around you, a field of peace. Your best work, the best time of your life will grow out of this peace."

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Eminem Rapper, songwriter, record producer
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"My overall look on things is a lot more mature than it used to be."

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Eminem Rapper, songwriter, record producer
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"I have the right to remain violente. Everything I say can and will be used against you."

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William Alcott Physician, Author
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"Lettuce, greens and celery, though much eaten, are worse than cabbage, being equally indigestible without the addition of condiments. Besides, the lettuce contains narcotic properties. It is said of Galen, that he used to obtain from a head of it, eaten on going to bed, all the good effects of a dose of opium."

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Octavia Butler Author, Novelist
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"I have this theory that anything that happens to you that leaves you alive and intact can be used somewhere in your writing."

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Olivia Newton-John Singer, Actress
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"For me I have learned to enjoy everything, especially performing live, so much more. I used to get horrible stage fright when I was younger and today and just love to sing for anyone who still turns up at my shows!"

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Maya Angelou Poet, Memoirist
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"Money and power can liberate only if they are used to do so. They can imprison and inhibit more finally than barred windows and iron chains."

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