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Quote by Ambrose Bierce
Experience - the wisdom that enables us to recognise in an undesir

Experience – the wisdom that enables us to recognise in an undesirable old acquaintance the folly that we have already embraced. – Ambrose Bierce

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Witticism. A sharp and clever remark, usually quoted and seldom noted; what the Philistine is pleased to call a joke. – Ambrose Bierce

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I would love to work in America. I wouldnt love to live there, but Id love to experience working there. – Daniel Radcliffe

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Before people complain of the obscurity of modern poetry, they should first examine their consciences and ask themselves with how many people and on how many occasions they have genuinely and profoundly shared some experience with another. – W. H. Auden

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Donny and Marie was a great experience. I tried so hard to be a great talk show host but its all about relaxing and enjoying it. Marie and I finally figured that out. I would have liked it to continue but Im kind of glad its over because of the phenomenal workload. – Donny Osmond

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