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It is a wise father that knows his own child. -- William Shakespeare, "The Merchant of Venice"
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. -- William Shakespeare, "The Merchant of Venice"
Your object is to save the world, while still leading a pleasant life.
You may be gone tomorrow, but that doesn't mean that you weren't here today.
"Elves and Dragons!" I says to him. "Cabbages and potatoes are better for you and me." -- J. R. R. Tolkien
The countdown had stalled at 'T' minus 69 seconds when Desiree, the first female ape to go up in space, winked at me slyly and pouted her thick, rubbery lips unmistakably -- the first of many such advances during what would prove to be the longest, and most memorable, space voyage of my career. -- Winning sentence, 1985 Bulwer-Lytton bad fiction contest.
After all, all he did was string together a lot of old, well-known quotations. -- H. L. Mencken, on Shakespeare
It is easy to find fault, if one has that disposition. There was once a man who, not being able to find any other fault with his coal, complained that there were too many prehistoric toads in it. -- Mark Twain, "Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar"
For years a secret shame destroyed my peace-- I'd not read Eliot, Auden or MacNiece. But now I think a thought that brings me hope: Neither had Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Pope. -- Justin Richardson.
Your mode of life will be changed for the better because of new developments.
For courage mounteth with occasion. -- William Shakespeare, "King John"
Q: Why is it that the more accuracy you demand from an interpolation function, the more expensive it becomes to compute? A: That's the Law of Spline Demand.
Tomorrow, this will be part of the unchangeable past but fortunately, it can still be changed today.
There is an old time toast which is golden for its beauty. "When you ascend the hill of prosperity may you not meet a friend." -- Mark Twain