You learn about equality in history and civics, but you find out life is not really like that.
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I have tried to keep on with my striving because this is the only hope I have of ever achieving anything worthwhile and lasting.Arthur Ashe
Seven out of 10 black faces you see on television are athletes. The black athlete carries the image of the black community. He carries the cross, in a way, until blacks make inroads in other dimensions.
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When we were together, I loved you deeply and you gave me so much happiness I can never repay you.
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One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.
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Clothes and manners do not make the man; but when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance.
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Let me put it this way: I think Republicans tend to keep the ball in play, Democrats go for broke.
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