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Quote by Ambrose Bierce
Politeness -- The most acceptable hypocrisy. - Ambrose Bierce

Politeness — The most acceptable hypocrisy. – Ambrose Bierce

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Contraries are cured by contraries. – Proverb

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Courtesies cannot be borrowed like snow shovels; you must have some of your own. – John Wanamaker

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People who have little to do are excessive talkers. – Proverb

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Better good manners than good looks. – Proverb

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History has taught us over and over again that freedom is not free. When push comes to shove, the ultimate protectors of freedom and liberty are the brave men and women in our armed forces. Throughout our history, theyve answered the call in bravery and sacrifice. – Tim Pawlenty

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People who get through life dependent on other peoples possessions are always the first to lecture you on how little possessions count. – Ben Elton

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In youth the human body drew me and was the object of my secret and natural dreams. But body after body has taken away from me that sensual phosphorescence which my youth delighted in. Within me is no disturbing interplay now, but only the steady currents of adaptation and of sympathy. – Haniel Long

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Everything we do should be a result of our gratitude for what God has done for us. – Lauryn Hill

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