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— Bill Sali

Politics1954

#life

"Where do you stand? . . . .Do you think that people who like cake should be allowed to serve in combat positions?"

— Nicole Hollander

Journalism1939

#mind

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— George Holmes Howison

Philosophy1834–1916

#power

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— Edsger W. Dijkstra

Science1930–2002

#wisdom