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Most anthologists of quotations are like those who eat cherries or

Most anthologists of quotations are like those who eat cherries or oysters; first picking the best ones and winding up by eating everything. – Sebastian Roch Nicolas Chamfort

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In these circumstances I think we must take the bull by the horns… and, making due allowances, quote whenever we feel that the allusion is interesting or helpful or amusing. – Clifton Fadiman, c.1955

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Quotes are nothing but inspiration for the uninspired. – Attributed to Richard Kemph

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The aphorism is cultivated only by those who have known fear in the midst of words, that fear of collapsing with all the words. – E.M. Cioran, “Atrophy of Utterance,” All Gall Is Divided: Gnomes and Apothegms,

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The proverbial wisdom of the populace in the street, on the roads, and in the markets instructs the ear of him who studies man more fully than a thousand rules ostentatiously displayed. – Johann Lavater

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If you want to possess things—money; if you want to possess yourself—meditation. And if you possess yourself, money loses all meaning. – Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh

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David and Dad didnt get along too well growing up. I mean we all got along, but it was harder on David, because David wasnt going to be the son that Dad wanted. But now theyre like best friends. – Amy Sedaris

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