The more that learn to read the less learn how to make a living. That's one thing about a little education. It spoils you for actual work. The more you know the more you think somebody owes you a living.
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I wonder if it isn't just cowardice instead of generosity that makes us give tips.Will Rogers
There is one thing about Englishmen, they won't fix anything till it's just about totally ruined. You couldn't get the English to fix anything at the start. No They like to sit and watch it grow worse. Then, when it just looks like the whole thing has gone up Salt Creek, why, the English jump in and rescue it.
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If you want to know when a war might be coming, you just watch the U.S. and see when it starts cutting down on its defenses. It's the surest barometer in the world.
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Anything important is never left to the vote of the people. We only get to vote on some man; we never get to vote on what he is to do.
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If they wasn't in congress, why, they would be doing something else against us that might be even worse.
Will Rogers
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