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" I am not going to be a mouthpiece for language that I detest. "

Jordan Peterson

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" I've done some analysis of the biblical stories as part of my psychological work. I knew that I had more to do, and every time I've done it, it's been extremely valuable. It makes me a better teacher because I have a richer understanding of cultural history. "

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" If you don't stand your ground, then all that happens is people push you backwards. "

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" Free speech is not just another value. It's the foundation of Western civilization. "

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" I could hardly sit through 'Frozen.' There was an attempt to craft a moral message and to build the story around that, instead of building the story and letting the moral message emerge. It was the subjugation of art to propaganda, in my estimation. "

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" Don't compare yourself with other people; compare yourself with who you were yesterday. "

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" If the standard transsexual person wants to be regarded as he or she, my sense is I'll address you according to the part that you appear to be playing. "

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