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“An house is of a double nature, viz., one, wherein it is a way and means of expence, the other as it is an instrument and tool of gain.”

Source : Sir William Petty (1769). “Tracts, Chiefly Relating to Ireland: Containing: 1. A Treatise of Taxes and Contributions. II. Essays in Political Arithmetic. III. The Political Anatomy of Ireland”, p.26
“He wasn't a medical doctor, just educated all the way up as far as you can get.”

Source : Patricia C. Wrede (2010). “Thirteenth Child”, p.89, Scholastic Inc.
“Only fools wait when their enemies are coming, to see if they may prove to be friends.”
“Be mindful of everything going on around you and always be on point but don't be so on point that you lose that ability to be what it was that got you out there.”
“Intent is a force that exists in the universe. When sorcerers (those who live of the source) beckon to intent, it comes to them and sets up the path for attainment, which means that sorcerers always accomplish what they set out to do.”
“Smoke says the beef is much better than the squawky white birds. Her expression changed from annoyed to dismayed. Squawky white birds? Chickens? You ate Mrs. Beale's chickens?Smoke whined apologetically.Saetan leaned back in his chair. Oh, it was so satisfying to see her thrown off stride. I'm sure Mrs. Beale was delighted to feed a guest - even if she wasn't aware of it, he added dryly, remembering too well his cook's reaction when she learned about the missing hens.”
“We're all shipwrecked on this idea that everything has to be explained.”
“God didn't make junk.”

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