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Learning preserves the errors of the past, as well as its wisdom. For this reason, dictionaries are public dangers, although they are necessities. – Alfred North Whitehead

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I like the word “indolence.” It makes my laziness seem classy. – Bern Williams

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Lymph, v.: to walk with a lisp. – From a Washington Post reader submission word contest

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If the English language made any sense, lackadaisical would have something to do with a shortage of flowers. – Doug Larson

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