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An institution or reform movement that is not selfish, must originate in the recognition of

some evil that is adding to the sum of human suffering, or diminishing the sum of happiness.
Clara Barton

What I remember when I started to write was how I couldn't wait to get up in the morning to get to my characters.
Judy Blume

All the truly great stand-ups say, 'I go onstage, and I work on jokes. The inspiration will happen while I'm doing my work.' To me, in the end, the surest thing is work.
Patton Oswalt

The loudest voices we hear are those who advocate conflict, divisiveness.
John C. Danforth

It's a phenomenon that we don't really understand.
Russell Johnson

I love key lime pie, although it's never made the proper way.
Paula Poundstone

Animal lover that I am, a cougar I am not.
Betty White

The novel is born of disillusionment; the poem, of despair.
Jose Bergamin

The national team comes before everything.
Lorrie Fair

Happiness consists not in having much, but in being content with little.
Marguerite Gardiner

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