"Why should death make a man truthful, or even clever? The dead are likely dull fellows, full of tedious complaints - the ground's too cold, my gravestone should be larger, why does he get more worms than I do..."

-- George R. R. Martin

#Clever Quotes #Men Quotes #Doe Quotes

“Any group of persons â€“ prisoners, primitives, pilots, or patients â€“ develop a life of their own that becomes meaningful, reasonable and normal once you get close to it.”
“The Afghan War has clearly reached a stage similar to that moment at your child's party where you realise you've forgotten to give the other parents a pick up time.”

Source : "The News Quiz". BBC Radio 4, January 23, 2009.
“Some are born to fail. Others have it thrust upon them.”

Source : "Fictional character: Poe". "Hard Times", www.imdb.com. 1975.
“Nothing should be overlooked in fighting for better education.”
“The danger with running for president is sooner or later some sound bite is going hit.”

Source : "CNN 25 'They Said What' - Top 25 Soundbites". "CNN Presents" with Tony Harris and Larry King, edition.cnn.com. November 26, 2005.
“... yet there is a difference between scientific and artistic observation. The scientist observes to turn away and generalize; the artist observes to seize and use reality in all its individuality and peculiarity.”
“The way to grow strong in Christ is to become weak in yourself.”
“Love thou rose, yet leave it on its stem.”

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