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"It is my contention that Aesop was writing for the tortoise market. hares have no time to read."
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"It will be a pity if women in the more conventional mould are to be phased out, for there will never be anyone to go home to."
"Existentialism is about being a saint without God; being your own hero, without all the sanction and support of religion or society."
"You have no idea how promising the world begins to look once you have decided to have it all for yourself. And how much healthier your decisions are once they become entirely selfish."
"In real life, it is the hare who wins. Every time. Look around you. And in any case it is my contention that Aesop was writing for the tortoise market. Hares have no time to read. They are too busy winning the game."
"What is interesting about self-analysis is that it leads nowhere - it is an art form in itself."
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"A complete woman is probably not a very admirable creature. She is manipulative, uses other people to get her own way, and works within whatever system she is in."
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