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A fine quotation is a diamond in the hand of a man of wit and a pebble in the hand read more
A fine quotation is a diamond in the hand of a man of wit and a pebble in the hand of a fool.
Reality is the only word in the English language that should always be used in quotes.
Reality is the only word in the English language that should always be used in quotes.
The ability to quote is a serviceable substitute for wit.
The ability to quote is a serviceable substitute for wit.
I do not say a proverb is amiss when aptly and reasonably applied, but to be forever discharging them, right read more
I do not say a proverb is amiss when aptly and reasonably applied, but to be forever discharging them, right or wrong, hit or miss, renders conversation insipid and vulgar.
When a thing has been said and well said, have no scruple; take it and copy it
When a thing has been said and well said, have no scruple; take it and copy it
Certain brief sentences are peerless in their ability to give one the feeling that nothing remains to be said
Certain brief sentences are peerless in their ability to give one the feeling that nothing remains to be said
Maybe our favorite quotations say more about us than about the stories and people we're quoting.
Maybe our favorite quotations say more about us than about the stories and people we're quoting.
She had a pretty gift for quotation, which is a serviceable substitute for wit.
She had a pretty gift for quotation, which is a serviceable substitute for wit.
I hate quotation. Tell me what you know.
I hate quotation. Tell me what you know.
