Quote by Stephen Leacock
A half truth, like half a brick, is always more forcible as an arg

A half truth, like half a brick, is always more forcible as an argument than a whole one. It carries better. – Stephen Leacock

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It takes a good deal of physical courage to ride a horse. This, however, I have. I get it at about forty cents a flask, and take it as required. – Stephen Leacock

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Horses
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Electricity is of two kinds, positive and negative. The difference is, I presume, that one comes a little more expensive, but is more durable the other is a cheaper thing, but the moths get into it. – Stephen Leacock

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positive
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If I were founding a university I would begin with a smoking room; next a dormitory; and then a decent reading room and a library. After that, if I still had more money that I couldnt use, I would hire a professor and get some text books. – Stephen Leacock

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Libraries
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You cant trust a promise someone makes while theyre drunk, in love, hungry, or running for office. – Joe Moore

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We are all selfish and I no more trust myself than others with a good motive. – Lord Byron

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It is impossible to go through life without trust: that is to be imprisoned in the worst cell of all, oneself. – Graham Greene

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The man who trusts men will make fewer mistakes that he who distrusts them. – Camillo Benso Conte Di Cavour

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