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Quote by Brendan Behan
Its not that the Irish are cynical. Its rather that they have a wo

Its not that the Irish are cynical. Its rather that they have a wonderful lack of respect for everything and everybody. – Brendan Behan

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I have a total irreverence for anything connected with society except that which makes the roads safer, the beer stronger, the food cheaper and the old men and old women warmer in the winter and happier in the summer. – Brendan Behan

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I was court-martialled in my absence, and sentenced to death in my absence, so I said they could shoot me in my absence. – Brendan Behan

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Death
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The big difference between sex for money and sex for free is that sex for money usually costs a lot less. – Brendan Behan

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We respect opposition to any position or policy. But we believe that the opinion that should prevail and be respected is that of the majority. – King Hussein I

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Eisenhower was my war hero and the President I admire and respect most. – Ethel Merman

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In order to gain the respect of your players in the locker room, you cant just perform on Saturday. You have to do it consistently during practices, meetings, and in the weight room. – Junior Seau

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A hypocrite despises those whom he deceives, but has no respect for himself. He would make a dupe of himself too, if he could. – William Hazlitt

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Reality is bad enough. Why should I tell the truth? – Patrick Sky

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Imagination grows by exercise, and contrary to common belief, is more powerful in the mature than in the young. – W. Somerset Maugham

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