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"I was asked to memorise what I did not understand; and, my memory being so good, it refused to be insulted in that manner."
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"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself."
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