"Indeed, I was so afraid to dishonour my friends and family by my indiscreet actions, that I rather chose to be accounted a fool, than to be thought rude or wanton."

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Source : Margaret Cavendish (2000). “Paper Bodies: A Margaret Cavendish Reader”, p.46, Broadview Press

Margaret Cavendish

#Rude Quotes #Family And Friends Quotes #Fool Quotes

“It's very disappointing... Anything that harms the integrity of the game is terrible. We always thought we were immune to drugs in baseball, but we know that's not true anymore.”
“So what if I'm smokin' weed onstage and doing what I gotta do? It's not me shooting nobody, stabbing nobody, killing nobody. It'sa peaceful gesture and they have to respect that and appreciate that.”
“My Vocation is my Vacation. I love what I do.”

Source : FaceBook post by Nick Cannon from Apr 20, 2014
“It is only the great men who are truly obscene. If they had not dared to be obscene, they could never have dared to be great.”

Source : HAVELOCK ELLIS (1930). “IMPRESSIONS & COMMENTS”
“The red carpet we roll out come sizzling medium rare.”
“But know this: as far as a music culture goes, EDM is the one who will accept the kids on the outliers, the ones who get bullied, the ones who feel like they may not quite fit in. This community is exceptional in its ability to bond all types together, and I am not exaggerating when I say it saves lives. Our audience is intelligent and kind, discriminating only in regards to which sound they like best. Our audience is unprecedented in their drive to proactively support each other.”
“Chris Christie has officially endorsed Mitt Romney for president. Christie said President Obama is 'shrinking the American pie.' And believe me, if there's one thing Christie hates, it's a small pie.”
“Misery loves company, particularly when she is herself the hostess, and can give generously of her stores to others.”

Source : John Kendrick Bangs (2015). “The Water Ghost and Others: Bangs Classic Collection”, p.11, 谷月社

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