Quote by Don Marquis
We pay for the mistakes of our ancestors, and it seems only fair t

We pay for the mistakes of our ancestors, and it seems only fair that they should leave us the money to pay with. – Don Marquis

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Writing a book of poetry is like dropping a rose petal down the Grand Canyon and waiting for the echo. – Don Marquis

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Of middle age the best that can be said is that a middle-aged person has likely learned how to have a little fun in spite of his troubles. – Don Marquis

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Kindness eases everything almost as much as money does. – Mason Cooley

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There are three reasons for becoming a writer: the first is that you need the money the second that you have something to say that you think the world should know the third is that you cant think what to do with the long winter evenings. – Quentin Crisp

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I have no money, no resources, no hopes. I am the happiest man alive. – Henry Miller

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At this point I have enough money to live 25 lifetimes. You couldnt spend the money Ive accrued now. – Shia LaBeouf

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