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    We have not passed that subtle line between childhood and adulthood until we move from the passive voice to the active voice -- that is, until we have stopped saying "It got lost," and say, "I lost it.".

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Only a few human beings should grow to the square mile; they are commonly planted too close.

Only a few human beings should grow to the square mile; they are commonly planted too close.

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They talk about a woman's sphere, as though it had a limit. There's not a place in earth or heaven. read more

They talk about a woman's sphere, as though it had a limit. There's not a place in earth or heaven. There's not a task to mankind given... without a woman in it.

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Bachelors have consciences, married men have wives.

Bachelors have consciences, married men have wives.

by H. L. Mencken Found in: Men and women Quotes,
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Govern a family as you would cook a small fish - very gently.

Govern a family as you would cook a small fish - very gently.

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A woman isn't complete without a man. But where do you find a man - a real man - these read more

A woman isn't complete without a man. But where do you find a man - a real man - these days?

by Lauren Bacall Found in: Men and women Quotes,
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Women are most fascinating between the ages of thirty-five and forty, after they have won a few races and know read more

Women are most fascinating between the ages of thirty-five and forty, after they have won a few races and know how to pace themselves. Since few women ever pass forty, maximum fascination can continue indefinitely.

by Christian Dior Found in: Men and women Quotes,
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I believe that the testing of the student's achievements in order to see if he meets some criterion held by read more

I believe that the testing of the student's achievements in order to see if he meets some criterion held by the teacher, is directly contrary to the implications of therapy for significant learning.

by Carl Rogers Found in: Men and women Quotes,
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Where there is marriage without love, there will be love without marriage.

Where there is marriage without love, there will be love without marriage.

by French Saying Found in: Men and women Quotes,
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There is always a chance that he who sets himself up as his brother's keeper will end up by being read more

There is always a chance that he who sets himself up as his brother's keeper will end up by being his jail-keeper.

by Eric Hoffer Found in: Men and women Quotes,
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