One word of praise from a woman is dearer to me than a whole ode from a man. … - Maxim Gorky

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Do you really think a man must be strong, masculine, dominating, and the woman frail, obedient and sensitive? This is a conventional idea. Reality is quite different.

Maxim Gorky

One word of praise from a woman is dearer to me than a whole ode from a man. .

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What I'd like is to meet a man I could take off my hat to and say: "Thank you for having got born, and the longer you live the better.

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Talent I say is what an actor needs. And talent is faith in oneself, one's own powers.

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Hunger can explain many acts. It can be said that all vile acts are done to satisfy hunger.

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