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So quotable.

posted 3 years ago by strntz (10974)
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"Last week, I stated this woman was the ugliest woman I had ever seen.
I have since been visited by her sister, and now wish to withdraw that statement."

~ Mark Twain

[–] Zarkoff (755) 13 days ago

Sick burn!

I wonder if Twain would have liked Twitter. He did have a gift for getting to the point quickly.

[–] stevewyzard (1272) 12 days ago

1. If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.

2. Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.

3. The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.

4. Education: the path from cocky ignorance to miserable uncertainty.

[–] strntz (10974) 12 days ago

Gems all.