The natural role of twentieth-century man is anxiety. - Norman Mailer

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While there may be thorns and disappointments, while there may be heartache, even heartbreak, there can be peace and comfort and strength from the Lord for those who follow Him.

Norman Mailer

The natural role of twentieth-century man is anxiety.

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To blame the poor for subsisting on welfare has no justice unless we are also willing to judge every rich member of society by how productive he or she is. Taken individual by individual, it is likely that there's more idleness and abuse of government favors among the economically privileged than among the ranks of the disadvantaged.

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The function of socialism is to raise suffering to a higher level.

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Harsh words live in the dungeon of the heart

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There was that law of life, so cruel and so just, that one must grow or else pay more for remaining the same.

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Writing books is the closest men ever come to childbearing.

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