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Achievement, n. The death of endeavor and the birth of disgust.

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Hand, n. A singular instrument worn at the end of a human arm and commonly thrust into somebody's pocket.

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Admiration, n. Our polite recognition of another's resemblance to ourselves.

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Calamity, n. ... Calamities are of two kinds: misfortune to ourselves, and good fortune to others.

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Advice, n. The smallest current coin.

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Positive, adj. Mistaken at the top of one's voice.

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A man is known by the company he organizes.

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Bore, n. A person who talks when you wish him to listen.

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Least said is soonest disavowed.

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Epitaph, n. An inscription on a tomb, showing that virtues acquired by death have a retroactive effect.

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Trust Quote

You believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself.

- Marilyn Monroe

Inspirational Quote

Everything you can imagine is real.

- Pablo Picasso

Dreams Quote

The nicest thing for me is sleep, then at least I can dream.

- Marilyn Monroe

Success Quote

Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.

- Maya Angelou

Love Quote

If you judge people, you have no time to love them.

- Mother Teresa

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