"Americans, unknowingly, live part of every day in the house that Satch built."

-- Leonard Feather

“The thundering line of battle stands, And in the air Death moans and sings: But Day shall clasp him with strong hands, And Night shall fold him in soft wings.”

Source : Julian Grenfell, “Into Battle”
“Misquotation is the pride and privilege of the learned.”

Source : Common Misquotations introduction (1934)
“You know, its really strange now with the Internet, with everyone having an unsolicited, anonymous opinion.”
“I love hats and winter is the perfect time for them. I love winter time fashion.”
“The sin that is most destructive in your life right now is the one you are most defensive about.”
“Football is a game of mistakes. Whoever makes the fewest mistakes wins.”
“Tobacco, UV rays, viruses, heredity, and age are the main causes of cancer.”
“I've never been involved with anyone who's set out to hurt people, to break legs. It is a bit of a dying art”

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