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There are two kinds of light — the glow that illuminates, an

There are two kinds of light — the glow that illuminates, and the glare that obscures. – James Thurber

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Im 65 and I guess that puts me in with the geriatrics. But if there were fifteen months in every year, Id only be 48. Thats the trouble with us. We number everything. Take women, for example. I think they deserve to have more than twelve years between the ages of 28 and 40. – James Thurber

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Women
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The wit makes fun of other persons the satirist makes fun of the world the humorist makes fun of himself, but in so doing, he identifies himself with people – that is, people everywhere, not for the purpose of taking them apart, but simply revealing their true nature. – James Thurber

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We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is, knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out. – Ray Bradbury

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Wake up, do your best, sleep, repeat. – Thingsweforget.blogspot.com, #660

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Never believe in mirrors or newspapers. – Tom Stoppard

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Better to be furious at one thing, become radiant with purpose. Better to love links and rhythms than all-embracing answers. – Stephen Dunn

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