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Quote by Gelett Burgess

“A reproof entereth more into a woman of sense than an hundred compliments into a fool.”

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Gelett Burgess was an American poet born on January 30, 1866, and died on September 18, 1951. His poetry is known for its unique style and sense of humor, which had a profound impact on American literature in the early 20th century. more

“Propose not to a woman when she hath gotten a new frock, nor when she is puffed up with victories; when she reigneth and rejoiceth in her hour of triumph, come not nigh unto her; but when she be ill or weary, when she is cast down in spirit and needeth a comforter, then be thou ready, and make thy suit.”

Spirit Hours Ready Victory Casts Ill Suits Triumph Weary Propose Comforter

Author:Gelett Burgess

“There are no roads in all Bohemia !”

Bohemia

Author:Gelett Burgess

“I like to let my football do the talking, I'm respectful of other good teams such as Arsenal.”

Talking Team Football Respectful Arsenal Good Team

Author:Ryan Giggs

“My feeling is that Darwinism is only at best a partial solution, and an extremely dangerous partial solution. I would say, based on the little I know, Darwinism explains microevolution within species quite well. As to its broader consequence and implications, I don't think it explains individual species evolution at all well.”

Thinking Knows Wells Littles Feelings Individual Dangerous Evolution Solutions Consequence Species Implications Darwinism

Author:Ben Stein

“For any exam in history, here is the answer: all human history is the struggle between systems that attempt to shackle the human personality in the name of some intangible good on the one hand and systems that enable and expand the scope of human personality in the pursuit of extremely tangible aims. The American system is the most successful in the world because it harmonizes best with the aims and longings of human personality while allowing the best protection to other personalities.”

Source: The Real Stars: In Today's America, Who Are the True Heroes?

“I hope it won't come as a surprise to anyone that a big part of male homosexual behavior is interest in young boys.”

Bigs Young Interest Boys Behavior Surprise Males Homosexual

Author:Ben Stein

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