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John Steinbeck Quotes: The study of history, while it does not endow with prophecy, may indicate lines of probability.
         

The study of history, while it does not endow with prophecy, may indicate lines of probability.


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And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good.



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I believe a strong woman may be stronger than a man, particularly if she happens to have love in her heart. I guess a loving woman is indestructible.

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When two people meet, each one is changed by the other so you've got two new people.

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