"The self is an oral society in which the present is constantly running a dialogue with the past and the future inside of one skin."

Society, Future, Past, Present

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"The self is an oral society in which the present is constantly running a dialogue with the past and the future inside of one skin."

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"It's strange how money seems to silence a neighborhood," I say quietly. "On my street, where no one has money, it's so loud. Sirens blaring, people shouting, car doors slamming, stereos thumping. There's always someone, somewhere, making noise."

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"O brave new world,That has such people in 't!-Miranda."

William Shakespeare, English Dramatist

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"The overload of useless ceremonials and worship have crippled the whole nation. If you want to do good to your nation and yourself, then throw away your ancient ceremonials as far as possible."

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