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“There is no glory in otustripping donkeys.”

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Martial, born on March 1, 40, and died in 102, was a renowned Roman poet known for his lyric and satirical poems. His works are characterized by their unique style and beautiful language, and have had a profound impact on literature throughout history. more

“The idea of hunting and gathering as the best way for life has become quite popular recently, much more populare in some circles than the idea of simple farming as the best way of life. Many of the new primitives regard the beginnings of agriculture as one of humanity's major steps in the wrong direction. Most of the people who are drawn to such ideas do their actual hunting and gathering in grocery stores, but the *feeling* is there; it takes the form of a religion...expressed by particpating in American Indian rituals - or primitive-style rituals that are created anew.”

“The Baptists' basic theology is that if you hold someone under water long enough, he'll come around to your way of thinking. It's a ritual known as 'Bobbing for Baptists.'”

Ifs Thinking Way Long Enough Water Known Dignity Theology Ritual Way Of Thinking Baptists

Book:The Big Picture: An American Commentary

Source: The Big Picture: An American Commentary

“I'm thirty years old, but I read at the thirty-four-year-old level.”

Years Age Levels Four Dignity Aging Thirty Four Years Thirty Years Thirty Years Old

Author:Dana Carvey

“Look who's standing if you please, 'though you tried to bring me to my knees.”

Ifs Looks Please Standing Dignity Knees

Author:Michael Jackson

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