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Every man ought to be inquisitive through every hour of his great adventure down to the day when he shall read more

Every man ought to be inquisitive through every hour of his great adventure down to the day when he shall no longer cast a shadow in the sun. For if he dies without a question in his heart, what excuse is there for his continuance? - The Colby Essays.

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Every improvement in communication makes the bore more terrible.

Every improvement in communication makes the bore more terrible.

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Minds do not act together in public; they simply stick together; and when their private activities are resumed, they fly read more

Minds do not act together in public; they simply stick together; and when their private activities are resumed, they fly apart again.

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By rights, satire is a lonely and introspective occupation, for nobody can describe a fool to the life without much read more

By rights, satire is a lonely and introspective occupation, for nobody can describe a fool to the life without much patient self-inspection.

by Frank Moore Colby Found in: Occupation Quotes,
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Men will confess to treason, murder, arson, false teeth, or a wig. How many of them will own up to read more

Men will confess to treason, murder, arson, false teeth, or a wig. How many of them will own up to a lack of humor?

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