Not often in the story of mankind does a man arrive on earth who is both steel and … - Carl Sandburg

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I think it's really important that we get rid of the idea that protest will create change.

Carl Sandburg

Not often in the story of mankind does a man arrive on earth who is both steel and velvet, who is as hard as rock and soft as drifting fog, who holds in his heart and mind the paradox of terrible storm and peace unspeakable and perfect.

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A man may be born, but in order to be born he must first die, and in order to die he must first awake.

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The fog comes on little cat feet.

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I doubt if you can have a truly wild party without liquor.

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Tell no man anything, for no man listens Yet hold thy lips ready to speak.

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The woman named Tomorrow sits with a hairpin in her teeth and takes her time

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I think it's really important that we get rid of the idea that protest will create change.

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Running will make you stronger, more disciplined & clear headed all of which will improve your professional output & expand your self-faith

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There were all kinds of things I was afraid of at first, ranging from grizzly bears to 'mean' horses and gun-fighters; but by acting as if I was not afraid I gradually ceased to be afraid.

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