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As a boy, I once saw a cart of melons that sorely tempted me. I sneaked up to the cart and stole a melon. I went into the alley to devour it, but no sooner had I set my teeth into it, than I paused, a strange feeling coming over me. I came to a quick conclusion. Firmly, I walked up to that cart, replaced the melon - and took a ripe one.
A joke, even if it be a lame one, is nowhere so keenly relished or quickly applauded as in a murder trial.
There is not a single celebrated Southern name in any of the departments of human industry except those of war, assassination, lynching, murder, the duel, repudiation, & massacre.
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The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.
The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.
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The only difference between reality and fiction is that fiction needs to be credible.
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.
A good habit is as easy to form as a bad one.
