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He followed in his father's footsteps, but his gait was somewhat erratic.
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Learning history is easy; learning its lessons seems almost impossibly difficult.
Nicolas Bentley
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No news is good news. No journalists is even better.
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Her interest in natural history was confined to observation of the crows' feet gathering around her eyes.
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He who enjoys a good neighbor, said the Greeks, has a precious possession. Same goes for neighbour's wife.
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One should not exaggerate the importance of trifles. Life, for instance, is much too short to be taken seriously.
Nicolas Bentley
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Getting married is a serious matter for a girl; not getting married is even more serious.
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