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    Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straight forwardness are. Write much as you would speak; speak as you think. If with your inferior, speak no coarser than usual; if with your superiors, no finer.

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The mark of a good leader is to know when it's time to follow.

The mark of a good leader is to know when it's time to follow.

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What was once thought can never be unthought.

What was once thought can never be unthought.

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Deep down, I'm pretty superficial.

Deep down, I'm pretty superficial.

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That's the way things come clear. All of a sudden. And then you realize how obvious they've been all along.

That's the way things come clear. All of a sudden. And then you realize how obvious they've been all along.

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If all our misfortunes were laid in one common heap, whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would read more

If all our misfortunes were laid in one common heap, whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be content to take their own and depart.

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Beware of men on airplanes. The minute a man reaches thirty thousand feet, he immediately becomes consumed by distasteful sexual read more

Beware of men on airplanes. The minute a man reaches thirty thousand feet, he immediately becomes consumed by distasteful sexual fantasies which involve doing uncomfortable things in those tiny toilets. These men should not be encouraged, their fantasies are sadly low-rent and unimaginative. Affect an aloof, cool demeanor as soon as any man tries to draw you out. Unless, of course, he's the pilot.

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When you come to a roadblock, take a detour.

When you come to a roadblock, take a detour.

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We give advice by the bucket, but take it by the grain.

We give advice by the bucket, but take it by the grain.

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He who angers you conquers you.

He who angers you conquers you.

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