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    Th' newspaper does ivrything f'r us. It runs th' polis foorce an' th' banks, commands th' milishy, controls th'ligislachure, baptizes th' young, marries th' foolish, comforts th' afflicted, afflicts th' comfortable, buries th' dead an' roasts thim aftherward. - "Mr. Dooley's Opinions", 1900.

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The problem is that these institutions made it through the storm but the worst may be yet to come.

The problem is that these institutions made it through the storm but the worst may be yet to come.

by Ed Able Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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We're looking for good residential development to occur in our city and this is another excellent opportunity for it to read more

We're looking for good residential development to occur in our city and this is another excellent opportunity for it to happen,

by David Atkinson Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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The Dick, Jane, and Spot primers have gone to that bookshelf in the sky. I have, in some ways, a read more

The Dick, Jane, and Spot primers have gone to that bookshelf in the sky. I have, in some ways, a tender feeling toward them, so I think it's for the best.

by Chris Allsburg Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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[There is an odd grammar in that sentence, which seems wrong, but is actually precise.] Close siblings were less common, read more

[There is an odd grammar in that sentence, which seems wrong, but is actually precise.] Close siblings were less common, ... It seemed.

by Kate Adie Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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The sad part about airports is it is hard to build a new one. They are almost an endangered species. read more

The sad part about airports is it is hard to build a new one. They are almost an endangered species. We can't just close these things willy-nilly.

by Bob Anderson Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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People's reactions can be surprising but, if you have overwhelming news, I suppose the only thing you can do is read more

People's reactions can be surprising but, if you have overwhelming news, I suppose the only thing you can do is just look, because you're stunned.

by Michael Aspel Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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I said no. My original vision was that the photos would be black and white.

I said no. My original vision was that the photos would be black and white.

by Cindy Aillaud Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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Man can learn nothing except by going from the known to the unknown.

Man can learn nothing except by going from the known to the unknown.

by Claude Bernard Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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It's been very embarrassing for us. Just getting everything out and being very transparent ... is a very good thing read more

It's been very embarrassing for us. Just getting everything out and being very transparent ... is a very good thing to do. ... We're hopeful now that it's public that chapter is behind us.

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