"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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"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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"Existentialism is about being a saint without God; being your own hero, without all the sanction and support of religion or society."

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"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."

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"A man of such obvious and exemplary charm must be a liar."

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