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    Any child can tell you that the sole purpose of a middle name is so he can tell when he's really in trouble.

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I was learning the importance of names -- having them, making them -- but at the same time I sensed read more

I was learning the importance of names -- having them, making them -- but at the same time I sensed the dangers. Recognition was followed by oblivion, a yawning maw whose victims disappeared without a trace.

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"Brooks of Sheffield": "'Somebody's sharp.' 'Who is?'" asked the
gentleman, laughing. I looked up quickly, being curious to know. read more

"Brooks of Sheffield": "'Somebody's sharp.' 'Who is?'" asked the
gentleman, laughing. I looked up quickly, being curious to know.
"Only Brooks of Sheffield," said Mr. Murdstone. I was glad to
find it was only Brooks of Sheffield; for at first I really
thought that it was I.

by Charles Dickens Found in: Names Quotes,
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Known by the sobriquet of "The Artful Dodger."

Known by the sobriquet of "The Artful Dodger."

by Charles Dickens Found in: Names Quotes,
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My name may have buoyancy enough to float upon the sea of time.

My name may have buoyancy enough to float upon the sea of time.

by Richard Watson Gilder Found in: Names Quotes,
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A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.

by Bible Found in: Names Sayings, General Sayings,
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"Whose name was writ in water!" What large laughter
Among the immortals when that word was brought!
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"Whose name was writ in water!" What large laughter
Among the immortals when that word was brought!
Then when his fiery spirit rose flaming after,
High toward the topmost heaven of heavens up-caught!
"All hail! our younger brother!" Shakespeare said,
And Dante nodded his imperial head.

by Richard Watson Gilder Found in: Names Quotes,
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Proper names are poetry in the raw. Like all poetry they are untranslatable.

Proper names are poetry in the raw. Like all poetry they are untranslatable.

by W. H. Auden Found in: Names Quotes,
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The Eskimos had 52 names for snow because it was important to them; there ought to be as many for read more

The Eskimos had 52 names for snow because it was important to them; there ought to be as many for love.

by Margaret Atwood Found in: Names Quotes,
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I cannot say the crow is white,
But needs must call a spade a spade.

I cannot say the crow is white,
But needs must call a spade a spade.

by Humphrey Gifford Found in: Names Quotes,
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