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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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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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Men are able to trust one another, knowing the exact degree of dishonesty they are entitled to expect. – Stephen Leacock

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Men
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A more important reason is that the bands will intuitively trust someone they think is a peer, and who speaks fondly of the same formative rock and roll experiences. – Steve Albini

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Like, you can find your dream, if you firmly believe. You have to have the innocence, and you have to have the daringness to trust. – Bai Ling

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Be willing to trust your instincts, especially if you cannot find answers elsewhere. – Brian Koslow

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Trust your hunches. Theyre usually based on facts filed away just below the conscious level. – Joyce Brothers

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