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On a royal birthday every house must fly a flag, or the owner woul

On a royal birthday every house must fly a flag, or the owner would be dragged to a police station and be fined twenty-five rubles. – Mary Antin

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As we moved along in a little procession, I was delighted with the illumination of the streets. So many lamps, and they burned until morning, my father said, and so people did not need to carry lanterns. – Mary Antin

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Morning
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Mary Antin
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One positive command he gave us: You shall love and honor your emperor. In every congregation a prayer must be said for the czars health, or the chief of police would close the synagogue. – Mary Antin

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Health
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The apex of my civic pride and personal contentment was reached on the bright September morning when I entered the public school. – Mary Antin

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Morning
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Other Quotes from
Birthday
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I sing a little bit. I got a guitar for my 16th birthday. – Jesse Plemons

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Birthday

My happiest memory of childhood was my first birthday in reform school. This teacher took an interest in me. In fact, he gave me the first birthday presents I ever got: a box of Cracker Jacks and a can of ABC shoe polish. – Flip Wilson

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Birthday

Im amazed. When I was 40, I thought Id never make 50. And at 50 I thought the frosting on the cake would be 60. At 60, I was still going strong and enjoying everything. – Gloria Stuart

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Birthday

Its odd the things that people remember. Parents will arrange a birthday party, certain it will stick in your mind forever. Youll have a nice time, then two years later youll be like, There was a pony there? Really? And a clown with one leg? – David Sedaris

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Birthday

Random Quotes

There are no rules of architecture for a castle in the clouds. – G.K. Chesterton

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Imagination

Weve complemented that with a second office to think about how we need to prepare ourselves for that period 10 or 15 or 20 years from now, by way of investment in our technology, our organization and our people. – Stephen Cambone

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Technology

If there is something you must do and you cannot do it, you cannot do anything else. – Mignon McLaughlin, The Neurotic’s Notebook, 1960

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How True!

Spinning has been such an amazing part of my exercise. I love the music, the energy, and the sweat. Its a tough class, which makes me feel like Ive really accomplished something. Its a great way to burn fat and lean out the body. An all-around win! – Alison Sweeney

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amazing