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Quote by George Burns

“I was brought up to respect my elders, so now I don't have to respect anybody.”

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George Burns was an American comedian, writer, and singer, born on January 20, 1896, and died on March 9, 1996. Known for his unique humor and longevity, he is one of the most famous comedians of the 20th century. more

“Hey, I can cook." "How do you know? You haven't eaten anything since before the Norman Conquest." "I've never had any complaints." "Given the infants you date, I'm not surprised. You could serve them sawdust and they'd eat it with a smile, dazzled by the swing of your broadsword." "What do you know about the swing of my broadsword?" "More than I care to. Women talk." Which shut him up, as he started wondering who'd said what.”

Knows Said I Can Care Given Wonder Havens Hey Cooks Do You Know Swings I Care Complaints Conquest Infant Sawdust Norman Conquest

Book:Master of Shadows

Source: Master of Shadows

“As usual, the sock yarns have no idea what is going on.”

Ideas No Idea Usual Sock Yarn

Author:Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

“I'm sorry," he says, "for that time I kissed you at that party and for that time at the wedding and more than anything for the thousand times that I wanted to and didn't have the guts to.”

Wanted Party Thousand Sorry Guts I'm Sorry Will Trombal

Book:Saving Francesca

Source: Saving Francesca

“A woman can become a man's friend only in the following stages - first an acquantaince, next a mistress, and only then a friend.”

Men Firsts Next Sex Friendship Stage Negative Following Mistress Bad Friend

Author:Anton Chekhov

“Stories were wild, wild animals and went off in directions you couldn't expect.”

Stories Animal Wild Animal Wild World

Author:Patrick Ness

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