An author values a compliment even when it comes from a source of doubtful competency.
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What, then, is the true Gospel of consistency Change. Who is the really consistent man The man who changes. Since change is the law of his being, he cannot be consistent if he stick in a rut.Mark Twain
There is no such thing as the Queen's English. The property has gone into the hands of a joint stock company and we own the bulk of the shares.
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Man is the only creature who has a nasty mind.
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Prosperity is the surest breeder of insolence I know.
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When I reflect upon the number of disagreeable people who I know who have gone to a better world, I am moved to lead a different life.
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