The worst fault of the working classes is telling their children they're not going to succeed.
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Children can spot pomposity, insincerity and self-regard a mile off and are the best possible antidote to such diseases.John Mortimer
She's certainly not a flash in the pan. She was highly recruited out of high school and went on to have a fantastic career at Kansas State, where she was a 12-time All-American.
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I think I'm thoroughly in favour of Mrs. Thatcher's visit to the Falklands. I find a bit of hesitation, though, about her coming back.
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No brilliance is needed in the law. Nothing but common sense, and relatively clean finger nails.
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All the flower children were as alike as a congress of accountants and about as interesting.
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