"An ounce of convention is worth a pound of explanation."

-- Ethel Mumford

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“Among the Diaries beginning with the second quarter of our century, there is frequent mention of a lady then becoming famous for her beauty and her wit: "an unusual combination," in the deliberate syllables of one of the writers, who is, however, not disposed to personal irony when speaking of her.”
“I turn over a new leaf every day. But the blots show through.”

Source : Keith Waterhouse (2012). “Keith Waterhouse: Collected Plays”, p.66, Oberon Books
“I do not believe that the colour of one's skin determines whether you are disadvantaged.”

Source : "Revisit Pauline Hanson's infamous maiden speech". www.sbs.com.au. July 19, 2016.
“No matter what challenge youâ€™re facing or situation youâ€™re going through, always remember this. You are bigger, stronger, greater, more significant, more powerful, more resilient, and more important than any of your problems.”
“Beauty is highly desirable but simplicity and usefulness are the overwhelming fashion of our age. Just because it's beautiful does not mean it's useful.”
“The individual who signs the check has the ultimate power.”
“Truth is always in danger of being sacrificed on the altars of good taste and social stability.”
“There is an awesome God of justice who is ready to move in power if you move in obedience,”

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