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I hate mankind, for I think myself to be one of them, and I know how bad I am.
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-- Will Rogers If we don't change the direction we are going,
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For of all sad words of tongue or pen,
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"The hardest thing to learn in life is which bridge to cross and which to burn." (David Russell) The only way to entertain some folks is to listen to them.
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-- Damon Runyan Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country.
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There is a time when the operation of the machine becomes so odious, makes you so sick at
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-- ee cummings The best reason I can think of for not running for President of the United States is that you have
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-- Adlai Stevenson The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
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