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Childhood: the period of human life intermediate between the idioc

Childhood: the period of human life intermediate between the idiocy of infancy and the folly of youth – two removes from the sin of manhood and three from the remorse of age. – Ambrose Bierce

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Conservative. A statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as distinguished from a Liberal, who wishes to replace them with others. – Ambrose Bierce

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Land: A part of the earths surface, considered as property. The theory that land is property subject to private ownership and control is the foundation of modern society, and is eminently worthy of the superstructure. – Ambrose Bierce

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Architect. One who drafts a plan of your house, and plans a draft of your money. – Ambrose Bierce

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The arrogance of age must submit to be taught by youth. – Edmund Burke

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I suppose when they reach a certain age some men are afraid to grow up. It seems the older the men get, the younger their new wives get. – Elizabeth Taylor

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Middle age is youth without its levity, and age without decay. – Daniel Defoe

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It was Julie Burchill who decreed that, beyond a certain age, a man should not be seen in a leather jacket. – Arthur Smith

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Go on thinking that you dont need to be read and youll find that it may become quite true: no one will feel the need tom read it because it is written for yourself alone and the public wont feel any impulse to gate crash such a private party. – Dylan Thomas

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