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Margaret Atwood

"The beginning of Canadian cultural nationalism was not 'Am I really that oppressed?' but 'Am I really that boring?'"

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"The beginning of Canadian cultural nationalism was not 'Am I really that oppressed?' but 'Am I really that boring?'"

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"The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending, then having the two as close together as possible."

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"In every phenomenon the beginning remains always the most notable moment."

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