"Do not elicit your child's political opinions. He doesn't know any more than you do."

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“Radio news is bearable. This is due to the fact that while the news is being broadcast the disc jockey is not allowed to talk.”

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“Women who insist on having the same options as men would do well to consider the option of being the strong, silent type.”

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"A remorseful change of mind renders even a noble action base, whereas the determination which is grounded on knowledge and reason cannot change even if its actions fail."

— Plutarch

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"We people don't like to be told what to do, am I right!? But something I learnt is that you just gotta walk up to this fucking asshole and say "well, EXCUSE ME! I didn't mean to offend you by listenin…"

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