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“In contrast to my husband, I can pronounce the word nuclear.”

“I'm not wild about the term first lady. I'd just like to be called Laura Bush.”

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“Education is spreading hope. Millions are now learning to live with HIV/AIDS — instead of waiting to die from it.”

“All people need to know how AIDS is transmitted, and every country has an obligation to educate its citizens. This is why every country must also improve literacy, especially for women and girls, so that they can make wise choices that will keep them healthy and safe.”

“When I was in my 20s, I was a bookworm — spent 12 hours of the day in the library. How I met George, I'll never know.”

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"We want to empower women and encourage women and to develop civil societies so women can benefit."

— George W. Bush

Politics1824–1900

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"It is notable how little empathy is cultivated or valued in our society. I put this down to our traditional racism and obsessive sectarianism. Even so, one would think that we would be encouraged to p…"

— Gore Vidal

Literature1925–2012

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"Courage, mon ami, le diable est mort! / Take courage, my friend, the devil is dead!"

— Charles Reade

Literature1814–1884

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"Pro wrestling had heroes and villains, and I'd already decided I was going to be a "bad guy" like "Superstar" Billy Graham. That's why I grew the blond mane, to look like a California beach bum. I kne…"

— Jesse Ventura

Politics1951

#courage