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Life is a constant oscillation between the sharp horns of dilemmas.


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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.

Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.




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It is inaccurate to say that I hate everything. I am strongly in favor of common sense, common honesty, and common decency. This makes me forever ineligible for public office.



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