If you are going to get anywhere in life you have to read a lot of books.
First US President
A general sentiment attributed to him, though specific source can be elusive for such a direct quote.
18th century (approx.)
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Shocking"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism."
Strange & Unusual"As I have heard since my arrival at this place, a circumstantial account of my death and dying speech, I take this early opportunity of contradicting the first, and of assuring you, that I have not as…"
Humorous"The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension, which in different ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities,…"
Controversial"but perhaps you may be as well off as we are—that is, have no Tobacco for them to eat and there I think we nicked the Dogs."
Humorous