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Indeed he knows not how to know who knows not also how to un-know. Richard Francis Burton
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His thinking was a little off and too complicated. Michael Assael
thinking
I thought about him, but I was thinking more about the 2-for-1. Luke Ridnour
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A lot of people are waking up to human history, but so many people have been conditioned by the government controlled media to think that it's cool not to care. Alex Jones
thinking unhappy unhealthy
After I was really unhappy and unhealthy, I think it dawned on me to stop doing the unhappy, unhealthy things. Sharon Stone
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I went into this thinking it would be a long-term project.
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I think you have to be guarded but not closed off. AJ Michalka
thinking people dry
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I would not want the limitations held by the name of a classical musician. I want many people to enjoy my music much beyond just classical music fans. I think the term, 'violinist,' keeps me distant from the audience. I want to communicate with them more.
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