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A quotation from Robert Ingersoll

Love is the magician, the enchanter, that changes worthless things to joy, and makes right royal kings and queens of common clay. It is the perfume of that wondrous flower, the heart, and without that sacred passion, that divine swoon, we are less than beasts; but with it, earth is heaven, and we are gods.

Robert Green Ingersoll (1833-1899) American lawyer, freethinker, orator
Lecture (1884-01-20), “Orthodoxy,” Tabor Opera House, Denver, Colorado

Love is the magician, the enchanter ... - Ingersoll

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Ingersoll, Robert Green - Lecture (1884-01-20), "Orthodoxy," Tabor Opera House, Denver, Colorado | WIST Quotations

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A quotation from C. C. Colton

The intoxication of anger, like that of the grape, shows us to others, but hides us from ourselves; and we injure our own cause, in the opinion of the world, when we too passionately and eagerly defend it […] Neither will all men be disposed to view our quarrels precisely in the same light that we do; and a man’s blindness to his own defects will ever increase, in proportion as he is angry with others, or pleased with himself.

Charles Caleb "C. C." Colton (1780-1832) English cleric, writer, aphorist
Lacon: Or, Many Things in Few Words, Vol. 1, § 240 (1820)

The intoxication of anger, like that of the grape, shows us to others, but hides us from ourselves. -- C C Colton

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Colton, Charles Caleb - Lacon: Or, Many Things in Few Words, Vol. 1, § 240 (1820) | WIST Quotations

The intoxication of anger, like that of the grape, shows us to others, but hides us from ourselves; and we injure our own cause, in the opinion of the world, when we too passionately and eagerly defend it [...
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A quotation from Desmond Tutu

Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.

Desmond Tutu (1931-2021) South African cleric, Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, Nobel Laureate
(Attributed)

Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. - Desmond Tutu

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Tutu, Desmond - (Attributed) | WIST Quotations

Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. Widely attributed to Tutu, but I am unable to find a primary source or any sort of citation.
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A quotation from Bastiat

When plunder has become a way of life for a group of men living together in society, they create for themselves in the course of time a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it.
 
[Lorsque la Spoliation est devenue le moyen d’existence d’une agglomération d’hommes unis entre eux par le lien social, ils se font bientôt une loi qui la sanctionne, une morale qui la glorifie.]

Frédéric Bastiat (1801-1850) French philosopher, economist, politician
Economic Sophisms [Sophismes Économiques], 2nd Series, ch. 1 “Physiology of Plunder [Physiologie de la Spoliation]” (1848) [tr. Goddard (1964)]

Frederic Bastiat quotation

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Bastiat, Frederic - Economic Sophisms [Sophismes Économiques], 2nd Series, ch. 1 "Physiology of Plunder [Physiologie de la Spoliation]" (1848) [tr. Goddard (1964)] | WIST Quotations

When plunder has become a way of life for a group of men living together in society, they create for themselves in the course of time a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it.
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Marcus Aurelius - Meditations [To Himself; Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν], Book 9, ch. 5 (9.5) (AD 161-180) [tr. Staniforth (1964)] | WIST Quotations

A man does not sin by commission only, but often by omission. [Ἀδικεῖ πολλάκις ὁ μὴ ποιῶν τι, οὐ μόνον ὁ ποιῶν τι.] (Source (Greek)). Alternate translations: Not he only that committeth, but he also that omitteth something, is oftentimes unjust. [tr.
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A quotation from Bill Watterson

CALVIN: Everybody seeks happiness! Not me, though! That’s the difference between me and the rest of the world! Happiness isn’t good enough for me! I demand euphoria!

Bill Watterson (b. 1958) American cartoonist
Calvin and Hobbes (1993-10-20)

Calvin and Hobbes (1993-10-20)

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Watterson, Bill - Calvin and Hobbes (1993-10-20) | WIST Quotations

CALVIN: Everybody seeks happiness! Not me, though! That's the difference between me and the rest of the world! Happiness isn't good enough for me! I demand euphoria!
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A quotation from Judith Martin

It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help.

Judith Martin (b. 1938) American author, journalist, etiquette expert [a.k.a. Miss Manners]
(Attributed)

It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help. - Judith Martin (Miss Manners)

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Martin, Judith - (Attributed) | WIST Quotations

It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help. Widely attributed to Martin, but no citeable source found. Some sources point to Reader's Digest which, on research, was not helpful.
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A quotation from Fran Lebowitz

The best fame is a writer’s fame. It’s enough to get a table at a good restaurant, but not enough that you get interrupted when you eat.

Fran Lebowitz (b. 1950) American journalist, essayist
Panel Discussion (1993-05-24), “Fame in the 20th Century,” Clive James (moderator), Joseph Papp Public Theater, New York City

The best fame is a writer’s fame. It’s enough to get a table at a good restaurant, but not enough that you get interrupted when you eat. - Fran Lebowitz

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Lebowitz, Fran - Panel Discussion (1993-05-24), "Fame in the 20th Century," Clive James (moderator), Joseph Papp Public Theater, New York City | WIST Quotations

The best fame is a writer's fame. It's enough to get a table at a good restaurant, but not enough that you get interrupted when you eat. Reported in William Grimes, "The New Fame, or, How a Nobody Can Be Somebody," New York Times (1993-05-26).
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A quotation from Bill Watterson

CALVIN: As you can see, I have memorized this utterly useless piece of information long enough to pass a test question. I now intend to forget it forever. You’ve taught me nothing except how to cynically manipulate the system. Congratulations.

Bill Watterson (b. 1958) American cartoonist
Calvin and Hobbes (1994-01-27)

Calvin writing to his teacher on his test paper.

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Watterson, Bill - Calvin and Hobbes (1994-01-27) | WIST Quotations

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A quotation from A. A. Milne

   “Hallo, Rabbit,” he said, “is that you?”
   “Let’s pretend it isn’t,” said Rabbit, “and see what happens.”

A. A. Milne (1882-1956) English poet and playwright [Alan Alexander Milne]
Winnie-the-Pooh, ch. 8 “Christopher Robin Leads an Expotition” (1926)

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Milne, A. A. - Winnie-the-Pooh, ch. 8 "Christopher Robin Leads an Expotition" (1926) | WIST Quotations

"Hallo, Rabbit," he said, "is that you?" "Let's pretend it isn't," said Rabbit, "and see what happens."
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A quotation from Bill Watterson

   CALVIN: This whole Santa Claus thing just doesn’t make sense. Why all the secrecy? Why all the mystery? If the guy exists, why doesn’t he ever show himself and prove it? And if he doesn’t exist, what’s the meaning of all this?
   HOBBES: I dunno … isn’t this a religious holiday?
   CALVIN: Yeah, but actually, I’ve got the same questions about God.

Bill Watterson (b. 1958) American cartoonist
Calvin and Hobbes (1987-12-21)

Calvin & Hobbes comic

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Watterson, Bill - Calvin and Hobbes (1987-12-21) | WIST Quotations

CALVIN: This whole Santa Claus thing just doesn't make sense. Why all the secrecy? Why all the mystery? If the guy exists, why doesn't he ever show himself and prove it? And if he doesn't exist, what's the meaning of all this? HOBBES: I dunno ...
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A quotation from Douglas Adams

SLARTIBARTFAST: Perhaps I’m old and tired, but I always think that the chances of finding out what really is going on are so absurdly remote that the only thing to do is say hang the sense of it and just keep yourself occupied.

Douglas Adams (1952-2001) English author, humourist, screenwriter
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Phase 1, “Fit the 4th” (BBC Radio) (1978-03-29)

Douglas Adams quotation

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Adams, Douglas - Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Phase 1, "Fit the 4th" (BBC Radio) (1978-03-29) | WIST Quotations

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A quotation from John Adams

Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order.

John Adams (1735-1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797-1801)
(Attributed)

Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order. - John Adams

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(Attributed) - Adams, John | WIST Quotations

Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order. Attributed by Josiah Quincy III, as described anecdotally in L.
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