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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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All women are born evil. Some just realize their potential later in life than others.

All women are born evil. Some just realize their potential later in life than others.

by Giraudoux Found in: Men and women Quotes,
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Nobody can misunderstand a boy like his own mother. Mothers at present can bring children into the world, but this read more

Nobody can misunderstand a boy like his own mother. Mothers at present can bring children into the world, but this performance is apt to mark the end of their capacities. They can't even attend to the elementary animal requirements of their offspring. It is quite surprising how many children survive in spite of their mothers.

by Norman Douglas Found in: Men and women Quotes,
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I told my wife that a husband is like a fine wine; he gets better with age. The next day, read more

I told my wife that a husband is like a fine wine; he gets better with age. The next day, she locked me in the cellar.

by Anonymous Found in: Men and women Quotes,
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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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A small family is soon provided for.

A small family is soon provided for.

by Marvin Kitman Found in: Men and women Quotes,
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Though bachelors be the strongest stakes, married men are the best binders, in the hedge of the commonwealth.

Though bachelors be the strongest stakes, married men are the best binders, in the hedge of the commonwealth.

by Thomas Fuller Found in: Men and women Quotes,
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Parents: persons who spend half their time worrying how a child will turn out, and the rest of the time read more

Parents: persons who spend half their time worrying how a child will turn out, and the rest of the time wondering when a child will turn in.

by Ted Cook Found in: Men and women Quotes,
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Compromise: An amiable arrangement between husband and wife whereby they agree to let her have her own way.

Compromise: An amiable arrangement between husband and wife whereby they agree to let her have her own way.

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Man was made at the end of the week's work, when God was tired

Man was made at the end of the week's work, when God was tired

by Mark Twain Found in: Men and women Quotes,
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