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    <p>A quote without any reference.</p>
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    <p>While some see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.</p>
    <cite>Steve Jobs</cite>
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    <p>Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.</p>
    <cite>Mike Tyson</cite>
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