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    One forgets words as one forgets names. One's vocabulary needs constant fertilizing or it will die

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Some to the fascination of a name,
Surrender judgment hoodwinked.

Some to the fascination of a name,
Surrender judgment hoodwinked.

by William Cowper Found in: Names Quotes,
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A good name is better than precious ointment.

A good name is better than precious ointment.

by Bible Found in: Names Quotes,
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The blackest ink of fate are sure my lot,
And when fate writ my name it made a blot.

The blackest ink of fate are sure my lot,
And when fate writ my name it made a blot.

by Henry Fielding Found in: Names Quotes,
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I came to live in a country I love; some people label me a defector. I have loved men and read more

I came to live in a country I love; some people label me a defector. I have loved men and women in my life; I've been labeled "the bisexual defector." Want to know another secret? I'm even ambidextrous. I don't like labels. Just call me Martina.

by Martina Navratilova Found in: Names Quotes,
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Oh! no! we never mention her,
Her name is never heard;
My lips are now forbid to read more

Oh! no! we never mention her,
Her name is never heard;
My lips are now forbid to speak
That once familiar word.
- Thomas Haynes Bayly,

by Thomas Haynes Bayly Found in: Names Quotes,
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Every human being has hundreds of separate people living under his skin. The talent of a writer is his ability read more

Every human being has hundreds of separate people living under his skin. The talent of a writer is his ability to give them their separate names, identities, personalities and have them relate to other characters living with him.

by Mel Brooks Found in: Names Quotes,
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He lives who dies to win a lasting name.

He lives who dies to win a lasting name.

by William Drummond (1) Found in: Names Quotes,
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Old age is . . . a lot of crossed off names in an address book.

Old age is . . . a lot of crossed off names in an address book.

by Ronald Blythe Found in: Names Quotes,
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On, Amos Cottle!--Phoebus! what a name!

On, Amos Cottle!--Phoebus! what a name!

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