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Partying is such sweet sorrow.: Robert Byrne
I like an escalator because an escalator can never break, it can only become stairs. There would never be an escalator temporarily out of order sign, only an escalator temporarily stairs. Sorry for the convenience.: Mitch Hedberg (1968 - 2005), Comedy Central Presents
If I was more complacent and I let things slide, my life would be easier, but you all wouldn't be as entertained. My misery is your pleasure.: Kanye West, Rolling Stone, 2006
All the President is, is a glorified public relations man who spends his time flattering, kissing and kicking people to get them to do what they are supposed to do anyway.: Harry S Truman (1884 - 1972), Letter to his sister, Nov. 14, 1947
Listening, not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.: Dr. Joyce Brothers (1928 - )
Courage is fear that has said its prayers.: Dorothy Bernard
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Nobody has things just as he would like them. The thing to do is to make a success with what material I have. It is a sheer waste of time and soulpower to imagine what I would do if things were different. They are not different.: Dr. Frank Crane
A fellow who is always declaring he's no fool usually has his suspicions.: Wilson Mizner (1876 - 1933)
Too bad the only people who know how to run the country are busy driving cabs and cutting hair.: George Burns (1896 - 1996)
Some days you're a bug, some days you're a windshield.: Price Cobb
The greatest minds are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.: Rene Descartes (1596 - 1650), 'Le Discours de la Methode,' 1637
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If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?: Vince Lombardi (1913 - 1970)
People who have no weaknesses are terrible; there is no way of taking advantage of them.: Anatole France (1844 - 1924), The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard
Patience has its limits. Take it too far, and it's cowardice.: George Jackson (1941 - 1971)
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There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.: Josh Billings (1818 - 1885)
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It is the letter not sent that is often the most valuable.: Melanie Benjamin, Alice I Have Been, 2010
One of the hardest tasks of leadership is understanding that you are not what you are, but what you're perceived to be by others.: Edward L. Flom
Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble.: Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784)
I never saw an ugly thing in my life: for let the form of an object be what it may - light, shade, and perspective will always make it beautiful.: John Constable (1776 - 1837)
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Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far.: Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826)
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