A pessimist is somebody who complains about the noise when opportunity knocks.
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An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all.
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I always pass on good advice. It is the only thing to do with it. It is never of any use to oneself.
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The whole theory of modern education is radically unsound. Fortunately in England, at any rate, education produces no effect whatsoever. If it did, it would prove a serious danger to the upper classes. . .
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Vulgarity is the conduct of other people, just as falsehoods are the truths of other people.
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Murder is always a mistake. One should never do anything that one cannot talk about after dinner.
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