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He is useless on top of the ground; he ought to be under it, inspiring the cabbages.


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Never regret anything that made you smile.



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All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.



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Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.



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Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.



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Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason.



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