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The only thing that will be remembered about my enemies after theyre dead is the nasty things Ive said about them
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"The only thing that will be remembered about my enemies after they're dead is the nasty things I've said about them"

- Camille Paglia

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This quote by Camille Paglia talks to the power of words and how they can outlast us. It suggests that the only thing that will stay of our enemies after they are gone is the negative things we have actually stated about them. This implies that our words have the power to form how we are remembered, which our opponents will be kept in mind in a negative light due to our words. This quote likewise speaks to the significance of being mindful of the words we utilize and how they can have a long lasting effect. It is a reminder to be mindful of the words we utilize to explain others, as they can have a lasting effect on how we are kept in mind.

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Camille Paglia This quote is written / told by Camille Paglia somewhere between April 2, 1947 and today. She was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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