We've Had So Many Lifetimes Of Different Cultures And Different Religions And Different Points Of View And Different Wars And Different Loves And Different Children.

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We've Had So Many

Shirley MacLaine

We've Had So Many Lifetimes Of Different Cultures And Different Religions And Different Points Of View And Different Wars And Different Loves And Different Children.

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Impact

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Mother

Thinking

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Thinking

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Identity

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Reality

Meditation

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People

Privacy

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Beautiful

Careers

Looks

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Character

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Fruit

Limbs

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Moving

Thinking

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Real

Bags

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Integrity

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Dance

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Adults

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Listening

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Kings

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Fear

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Contradiction

Mass

Courses

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Single Life

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May

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Feelings

Care

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Sweet

Culture

Materialistic

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Dance

Art

Honesty

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Journey

Vacation

Would Be

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Motivational

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Dwelling

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Real

Important

Enjoy

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Thinking

Nuts

People

Nothing Should Be Permanent Except Struggle With The Dark Side Within Ourselves.

Inspirational

Struggle

Dark

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Race

Tragedy

Forgotten

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Funny

Cute

Smile

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Friendship

Spiritual

Fear

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Self

Who I Am

Used

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Peace

Serenity

Crash

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Order

Tree

Fruit

Usually I'm Right, By The Way - So Never Mind All The Other.

Mind

Way

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Confused

Thinking

Vanity

It's Useless To Hold A Person To Anything He Says While He's In Love, Drunk, Or Running For Office.

Love

Inspirational

Funny

I Don't Need Anyone To Rectify My Existence. The Most Profound Relationship We Will Ever Have Is The One With Ourselves.

Single

Being Alone

Profound

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Fashion

Past

Class

I Live In Too Many Cities.

Cities

And I Think We'll Be Able To Prove Scientifically That Other Talents Such As Intuitive, Psychic, Clairvoyant And Audiovoyant Are Very Real.

Real

Thinking

Psychics

God Bless That Potential That We All Have For Making Anything Possible If We Think We Deserve It. I Deserve This.

Thinking

Oscars

God Bless

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Sex

Character

Actors

On The Stage You Try To Act Real. On The Screen You Try To Be Real.

Real

Trying

Actors

I Can't Advise Any Of The Young Ones, Because I Don't Know What Their Background Was, But I Would Suggest That Anyone Who Wants To Be Famous More Than Anything - There's A Problem.

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Problem

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Presenting a quote without analysis or explanation can leave readers questioning its relevance. Always follow up with your interpretation or discussion.

5.3. Misquoting or Taking Out of Context

Ensure that quotes are accurate and not taken out of context, as this can mislead readers and undermine your credibility.

6. Quotes in Different Contexts

6.1. Academic Writing

In academic writing, quotes are used to support arguments, provide evidence, and engage with existing literature. Proper citation is crucial to avoid plagiarism.

6.2. Journalism

Journalists use quotes to provide firsthand accounts, add authenticity, and present multiple perspectives within a story.

6.3. Literature and Creative Writing

In literature, quotes can be used to convey character voices, themes, and stylistic elements. They enrich narratives and provide depth to storytelling.

7. Punctuation and Formatting

Understanding the correct punctuation and formatting of quotes is essential:

Quotation Marks: Always enclose direct quotes within quotation marks.

Punctuation Placement: In American English, periods and commas are placed inside quotation marks, while colons and semicolons are placed outside.

Block Quotes: For longer quotes, format them as block quotes without quotation marks, and indent the entire block.

8. Ethical Considerations

Ethical use of quotes involves accurate representation, proper attribution, and respect for intellectual property. Misuse can lead to plagiarism, which carries serious academic and professional consequences.

9. Tools for Managing Quotes

Utilize tools like citation generators and plagiarism checkers to manage quotes effectively. These tools help ensure proper formatting and originality in your writing.

Conclusion

Quotes are invaluable in enriching content, providing evidence, and conveying complex ideas succinctly. When used appropriately, they enhance the quality and credibility of your writing. Always ensure relevance, proper integration, and ethical usage to maximize their impact.

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