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"I'll fight when needed, revel when there's an occasion, mourn when there is grief and die if my time comes...But I will not let anyone use me against my will."
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"Every woman who chooses - joyfully, thoughtfully, calmly, of their own free will and desire - not to have a child does womankind a massive favour in the long term. We need more women who are allowed to prove their worth as people; rather than being assessed merely for their potential to create new people. After all, half those new people we go on to create are also women - presumably themselves to be judged, in their futures, for not making new people. And so it will go on and on..."

"We are always - always- in choice."

"Once you've chosen a man, don't try to change him, I wrote, with more confidence. It can't be done. More important -- don't let him try to change you. He can't do it either, but men always try."

"Without asking her permission, someone is trying to intrude her life, draw her attention, in short, to bother her."

"First, let no one rule your mind or body. Take special care that your thoughts remain unfettered... . Give men your ear, but not your heart. Show respect for those in power, but don't follow them blindly. Judge with logic and reason, but comment not. Consider none your superior whatever their rank or station in life. Treat all fairly, or they will seek revenge. Be careful with your money. Hold fast to your beliefs and others will listen."

"My opinion is, of course, completely my own. I would not impose it on anyone else and decline any pressure to change it."

"It is only just that anything that grows up on its own should feel it has nothing to repay for an upbringing which it owes no one."
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"He is a man who kicks at cats, said Solembum, as if that summed up Tenga's entire character."

"The worth is in the act. Your worth halts when you surrender your will to change and experience life. But options are before you, choose one and dedicate yourself to it. The deeds will give you a new hope and purpose."

"He's acting as foolish as a kitten... but then, everyone's entitled to a little foolishness once in a while."

"When you can have anything you want by uttering a few words, the goal matters not, only the journey to it."

"The sands of time cannot be stopped. Years pass whether we will them or not... but we can remember. What has been lost may yet live in memories."

"Keep in mind that many people have died for their beliefs, it's actually quite common. The real courage is in living and suffering for what you believe."

"Finding one's place in the world is never easy.Have courage and be true to who you are.Remember, those who dare to be different areOften the ones who change the world."
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