Quote by Francis Bacon
When a man laughs at his troubles he loses a great many friends. T

When a man laughs at his troubles he loses a great many friends. They never forgive the loss of their prerogative. – Francis Bacon

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The root of all superstition is that men observe when a thing hits, but not when it misses. – Francis Bacon

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Men
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Nakedness is uncomely, as well in mind as body, and it addeth no small reverence to mens manners and actions if they be not altogether open. Therefore set it down: That a habit of secrecy is both politic and moral. – Francis Bacon

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Nudity
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Being brilliant is no great feat if you respect nothing. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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The state is the great fictitious entity by which everyone seeks to live at the expense of everyone else. – Frederic Bastiat

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A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep. – Saul Bellow

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I try something new every night. Its an hour show if it works I maybe try it a few more times and then move that off and try something new. Its a great workshop for me. – Kate Clinton

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Dancing is the perpendicular expression of a horizontal desire. – Author Unknown

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You can be cool and at the same time respect your woman, who will hopefully become your wife, who will hopefully become the mother of your kids. America needs to get back to family values. – Martin Lawrence

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A memorandum is not written to inform the reader, but to protect the writer. – Dean Acheson

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