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Irving Layton Quotes: An aphorism should be like a burr: sting, ... and leave a little soreness.
         

An aphorism should be like a burr: sting, ... and leave a little soreness.


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Only the tiniest fracton of mankind want freedom. All the rest want someone to tell them theyare free.



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