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An inability to stay quiet is one of the conspicuous failings of mankind. – Walter Bagehot

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It is often said that men are ruled by their imaginations; but it would be truer to say they are governed by the weakness of their imaginations. – Walter Bagehot

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Progress would not have been the rarity it is if the early food had not been the late poison. – Walter Bagehot

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Always and never are two words you should always remember never to use. – Wendell Johnson

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The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right place but to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment. – Dorothy Nevill

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Keep your words soft and tender because tomorrow you may have to eat them. – Author Unknown

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The man was on his knees, trying to retrieve each of his ugly words that were now scattered on the floor. But, of course, it was too late. – Dr.SunWolf, professorsunwolf.com

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