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one trouble about resisting a temptation

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“One trouble about resisting a temptation is that it may never come again.” — Don Marquis

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one of the most important thins to remember about infant care

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“One of the most important things to remember about infant care is: don’t change diapers in midstream.” — Don Marquis

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of middle age the best that can be said

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“Of middle age the best that can be said is that a middle-aged person has likely learned how to have a little fun in spite of his troubles.” — Don Continue Reading →

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middle age is the time

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“Middle age is the time when a man is always thinking that in a week or two he will feel as good as ever.” — Don Marquis

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man cannot be uplifted

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“Man cannot be uplifted; he must be seduced into virtue.” — Don Marquis

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in all systems of theology

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“In all systems of theology the devil figures as a male person. Yes, it is women who keep the churches going.” — Don Marquis

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if you want to get rich from writing

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“If you want to get rich from writing, write the sort of thing that’s read by persons who move their lips when they’re reading to themselves.” — Don Marquis

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if you make people think

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“If you make people think they’re thinking, they’ll love you But if you really make them think, they’ll hate you.” — Don Marquis

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if cremation became universal

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“If cremation became universal, some of us would lose our one chance of owning real estate.” — Don Marquis

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some persons are likable

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“Some persons are likable in spite of their unswerving integrity.” — Don Marquis

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