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“Give me a bed and a book and I am happy.”

Quote by Logan Pearsall Smith

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Logan Pearsall Smith

Logan Pearsall Smith was an English author renowned for his essays and literary criticism. His unique writing style has won the admiration of readers. more

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“When we say we are certain so-and-so can't possibly have done it, what we mean is that we think he very likely did.”

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“It is the dread of something happening, something unknown and dreadful, that makes us do anything to keep the flicker of talk from dying out.”

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“Fine writers should split hairs together, and sit side by side, like friendly apes, to pick the fleas from each others fur.”

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“Whiskey has killed more men than bullets, but most men would rather be full of whiskey than bullets.”

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