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Marriage resembles a pair of shears, so joined that they cannot be

Marriage resembles a pair of shears, so joined that they cannot be separated often moving in opposite directions, yet always punishing anyone who comes between them. – Sydney Smith

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In the country I always fear that creation will expire before tea-time. – Sydney Smith

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Do not try to push your way through to the front ranks of your profession do not run after distinctions and rewards but do your utmost to find an entry into the world of beauty. – Sydney Smith

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I support gay marriage. I believe they have a right to be as miserable as the rest of us. – Kinky Friedman

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