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Kay Redfield Jamison - The assumption that rigidly...

The assumption that rigidly rejecting words and phrases that have existed for centuries will have much impact on public attitudes is rather dubious. (Kay Redfield Jamison)

The assumption that rigidly rejecting words and phrases that have existed for centuries will have much impact on public attitudes is rather dubious.

Kay Redfield Jamison

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