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Quote by Gertrude Stein
It is natural to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to s

It is natural to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes to that siren until she allures us to our death. – Gertrude Stein

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In a war everybody always knows all about Switzerland, in peace times it is just Switzerland but in war time it is the only country that everybody has confidence in, everybody. – Gertrude Stein

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Peace
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Gertrude Stein
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If I die prematurely I shall be saved from being bored to death at my own success. – Samuel Butler

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Even in the valley of the shadow of death, two and two do not make six. – Leo Tolstoy

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Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely. – Buddha

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I believe in the institution of marriage. Of course being a Mormon, we believe in eternity rather than just till death do us part. If you really try hard, if you make it work, its blissful. But I also know a marriage that isnt working can be painful. – Donny Osmond

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I try to be a hard boiled sometimes. My kids see right through it. Im acting. Its always, When I say youll be back at 11, that means 11, not 11.15. Do you hear me!? Then, Yeah, Dad. – Liam Neeson

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Many have fallen with the bottle in their hand. – American Indian Proverb

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Why do men chase women they have no intention of marrying? The same urge that makes dogs chase cars they have no intention of driving. – Author Unknown

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