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The Eskimos had 52 names for snow because it was important to them; there ought to be as many for read more
The Eskimos had 52 names for snow because it was important to them; there ought to be as many for love.
I came to live in a country I love; some people label me a defector. I have loved men and read more
I came to live in a country I love; some people label me a defector. I have loved men and women in my life; I've been labeled "the bisexual defector." Want to know another secret? I'm even ambidextrous. I don't like labels. Just call me Martina.
I know there's a Derby out there with my name on it.
I know there's a Derby out there with my name on it.
 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving 
favour rather than silver and gold.  
 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving 
favour rather than silver and gold. 
 We call a fig a fig, and a skiff a skiff.
 [Lat., Ficum vocamus ficum, et scapham scapham.]  
 We call a fig a fig, and a skiff a skiff.
 [Lat., Ficum vocamus ficum, et scapham scapham.] 
I was learning the importance of names -- having them, making them -- but at the same time I sensed read more
I was learning the importance of names -- having them, making them -- but at the same time I sensed the dangers. Recognition was followed by oblivion, a yawning maw whose victims disappeared without a trace.
Any child can tell you that the sole purpose of a middle name is so he can tell when he's read more
Any child can tell you that the sole purpose of a middle name is so he can tell when he's really in trouble.
There be of them that have left a name behind them.
There be of them that have left a name behind them.
A good name, like good will, is attained by many actions and may be lost by one.
A good name, like good will, is attained by many actions and may be lost by one.