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Facts are slippery. The truth is imperfect. Fiction recognizes that.

Salman Rushdie

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Topic

Truth vs. fiction Truth Literature

Speaker

Salman Rushdie

Source

Harvard Business Review

Medium

Interview Magazine

Language

English

Time

2015 2010s 21st century

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Citation

Rushdie, Salman. Interviewed by Alison Beard. Harvard Business Review, Sept. 2015.

You need to learn how to trust.

The Notebook

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Topic

Trust

Speaker

Noah

Actor

Ryan Gosling

Source

The Notebook

Medium

Film

Genre

Romantic drama (film) Romantic drama

Statement Type

Advice

Language

English

Time

2004 2000s 21st century

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Citation

The Notebook. Directed by Nick Cassavetes, Gran Via, 2004.

We go forward with complete confidence in the eventual triumph of freedom...because freedom is the permanent hope of mankind, the hunger in dark places, the longing of the soul.

George W. Bush

Second Inaugural Address of George W. Bush

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Topic

American foreign policy Spread of freedom and democracy Freedom

Speaker

George W. Bush

Source

Second Inaugural Address of George W. Bush Presidential inaugural address

Medium

Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

2005 2000s 21st century

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Citation

Bush, George W. "Second Inaugural Address." 20 Jan. 2005, West Front, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

You are literally too stupid to insult.

The Hangover

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Topic

Stupid people

Speaker

Stu Price

Actor

Ed Helms

Source

The Hangover

Medium

Film

Genre

Comedy (film) Comedy

Statement Type

Insult

Language

English

Time

2009 2000s 21st century

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Citation

The Hangover. Directed by Todd Phillips, Ledgendary Entertainment/Greenhat Films/Bender/Spink, 2009.

Natural selection will not remove ignorance from future generations.

Richard Dawkins

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Topic

Natural selection Evolution Human nature

Author

Richard Dawkins

Source

The Independent

Medium

Interview Newspaper

Language

English

Time

2006 2000s 21st century

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Dawkins, Richard. "Richard Dawkins: You Ask the Questions Special." The Independent, 4 Dec. 2006.

They're old people. They eat, they sleep, they complain, they watch Family Feud. Oh my god, I wanna be an old person.

Parks and Recreation

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Topic

Old age

Speaker

Andy Dwyer

Actor

Chris Pratt

Source

Parks and Recreation

Medium

TV program

Genre

Comedy (TV) Comedy

Language

English

Time

2014 2010s 21st century

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Citation

"Anniversaries." Parks and Recreation, written by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur and Megan Amram, directed by Morgan Sackett, season 6, episode 14, Deedle-Dee Productions and Fremulon, 2014.

Happiness is in doing, not in the getting what you want.

Before Sunset

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Topic

Happiness

Speaker

Jesse

Actor

Ethan Hawke

Source

Before Sunset

Medium

Film

Genre

Romantic drama (film) Drama (film) Romantic drama Drama

Language

English

Time

2004 2000s 21st century

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Before Sunset. Directed by Richard Linklater, Castle Rock Entertainment/ Detour Filmproduction/Columbia Pictures, 2004.

Anyone can cook, but only the fearless can be great.

Ratatouille

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Topic

Cooking

Speaker

Gusteau

Actor

Brad Garrett

Source

Ratatouille

Medium

Film

Genre

Animation (film) Comedy (film) Animation Comedy

Language

English

Time

2007 2000s 21st century

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Ratatouille. Directed by Brad Bird, Pixar Animation Studios/Walt Disney Pictures, 2007.

Tonight most people will be welcomed home by jumping dogs and squealing kids. Their spouses will ask about their day, and tonight they'll sleep. The stars will wheel forth from their daytime hiding places; and one of those lights, slightly brighter than the rest, will be my wingtip passing over.

Up in the Air

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Topic

Solitude

Speaker

Ryan Bingham

Actor

George Clooney

Source

Up in the Air

Medium

Film

Genre

Comedy drama (film) Comedy drama

Language

English

Time

2009 2000s 21st century

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Up in the Air. Directed by Jason Reitman, DreamWorks Pictures/The Montecito Picture Company/Cold Spring Pictures/Rickshaw Productions/Right of Way Films, 2009.

To me America used to be a place that made steel and cars and had giant department stores. Now basically we produce amateur talent and people that judge amateur talent.

Jerry Seinfeld

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Topic

Deindustrialization American decline Reality TV

Speaker

Jerry Seinfeld

Source

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Language

English

Time

2014 2010s 21st century

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Citation

Seinfeld, Jerry. "Howard Stern - The Last Days of Howard Stern." Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, directed by Jerry Seinfeld, season 3, episode 7, Sony Pictures Television, Netflix, 6 Feb. 2014.

When you’re in a relationship, you’re in a band. And when you’re in a band you have roles that you play in the band. Sometimes you sing lead, and sometimes you’re on tambourine.

Chris Rock

Tamborine

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Topic

Relationships

Speaker

Chris Rock

Source

Tamborine

Medium

Standup comedy

Genre

Comedy

Language

English

Time

2008 2000s 21st century

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Citation

Rock, Chris. Chris Rock: Tamborine. Netflix, 14 Feb. 2018.

Maybe feelings are feelings because we can't control them.

Team America: World Police

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Topic

Emotions

Speaker

Gary Johnston

Actor

Trey Parker

Source

Team America: World Police

Medium

Film

Genre

Action (film) Comedy (film) Action Comedy

Language

English

Time

2004 2000s 21st century

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Team America: World Police. Directed by Trey Parker, Scott Rudin Productions/Braniff Productions, 2004.

Let your head rest in my hand. Relax. I got you. I promise. I'm not going to let you go. Hey man, I got you. There you go.

Moonlight

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Topic

Trusting others Trust Vulnerability

Speaker

Juan

Actor

Mahershala Ali

Source

Moonlight

Medium

Film

Genre

Coming of age (film) Drama (film) Coming of age Drama

Language

English

Time

2016 2010s 21st century

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Citation

Moonlight. Directed by Barry Jenkins, A24/Plan B Entertainment/Pastel Productions, 2016.

When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

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Topic

Adversity Giving up

Speaker

Chuck

Actor

Paul Rudd

Source

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Medium

Film

Genre

Comedy (film) Comedy

Statement Type

Advice

Language

English

Time

2008 2000s 21st century

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Directed by Nick Stoller, Apatow Productions, 2008.

I don't mind being married to my career. And I don't expect it to hold me in bed as I fall sleep.

Up in the Air

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Topic

Career

Speaker

Natalie Keener

Actor

Anna Kendrick

Source

Up in the Air

Medium

Film

Genre

Comedy drama (film) Comedy drama

Language

English

Time

2009 2000s 21st century

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Up in the Air. Directed by Jason Reitman, DreamWorks Pictures/The Montecito Picture Company/Cold Spring Pictures/Rickshaw Productions/Right of Way Films, 2009.

There are some fish that cannot be caught. It's not that they are faster or stronger than other fish, they're just touched by something extra.

Big Fish

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Topic

Free spirits Independence

Speaker

Edward Bloom (Young)

Actor

Ewan McGregor

Source

Big Fish

Medium

Film

Genre

Fantasy (film) Comedy drama (film) Fantasy Comedy drama

Statement Type

Metaphor, analogy and simile

Language

English

Time

2003 2000s 21st century

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Citation

Big Fish. Directed by Tim Burton, Columbia Pictures/Jinks/Cohen Company/The Zanuck Company, 2003.

Dude, I service society by rocking, okay? I'm out there on the front lines liberating people with my music. Rockin' ain't no walk in the park, lady.

School of Rock

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Topic

Rock music Helping others

Speaker

Dewey Finn

Actor

Jack Black

Source

School of Rock

Medium

Film

Genre

Musical comedy (film) Comedy (film) Musical comedy Comedy

Language

English

Time

2003 2000s 21st century

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Citation

School of Rock. Directed by Richard Linklater, Scott Rudin Productions, 2003.

America, at its best, is a place where personal responsibility is valued and expected. Encouraging responsibility is not a search for scapegoats, it is a call to conscience. And though it requires sacrifice, it brings a deeper fulfillment. We find the fullness of life not only in options, but in commitments.

George W. Bush

First Inaugural Address of George W. Bush

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Topic

Personal responsibility

Speaker

George W. Bush

Source

First Inaugural Address of George W. Bush Presidential inaugural address

Medium

Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

2001 2000s 21st century

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Citation

Bush, George W. "First Inaugural Address." 20 Jan. 2001, West Front, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

We are true to our creed when a little girl born into the bleakest poverty knows that she has the same chance to succeed as anybody else, because she is an American; she is free, and she is equal, not just in the eyes of God but also in our own.

Barack Obama

Second Inaugural Address of Barack Obama

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Topic

American ideals Equality of opportunity Equality

Speaker

Barack Obama

Source

Second Inaugural Address of Barack Obama Presidential inaugural address

Medium

Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

2013 2010s 21st century

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Citation

Obama, Barack. "Second Inaugural Address." 21 Jan. 2013, West Front, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

Today, at my direction, the United States launched a targeted operation against that compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. A small team of Americans carried out the operation with extraordinary courage and capability. No Americans were harmed. They took care to avoid civilian casualties. After a firefight, they killed Osama bin Laden and took custody of his body.

Barack Obama

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Topic

War on Terrorism

Speaker

Barack Obama

Source

Speeches of Barack Obama

Medium

Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

2011 2010s 21st century

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Citation

Obama, Barack. Remarks on the death of Osama Bin Laden. 1 May 2011, Washington, DC, USA.