Famous quotes

Collection of the best phrases and famous quotes from the most prominent authors.

Duchess of Abrantes

Duchess of Abrantes

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The flattery is a currency that impoverishes the one who receives it.

Joseph Addison

Joseph Addison

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The man is distinguished from all other creatures by the ability to laugh.

Joseph Addison

Joseph Addison

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There is nothing so difficult as the art of making a good advice pleasant.

Konrad Adenauer

Konrad Adenauer

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Luck is an arrow that is shot and hits the one who least expects it.

Konrad Adenauer

Konrad Adenauer

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We live under the same roof, but none of us have the same horizon.

Konrad Adenauer

Konrad Adenauer

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There is something that God has done wrong. He has put limits on everything except for foolishness.

Konrad Adenauer

Konrad Adenauer

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In politics, the important thing is not to be right, but to have it granted to you.

Konrad Adenauer

Konrad Adenauer

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All human organs get tired at some point, except the tongue.

Woody Allen

Woody Allen

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If you don't make mistakes from time to time, it means you're not trying.

Woody Allen

Woody Allen

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What I hate the most is being asked for forgiveness before being stepped on.

Woody Allen

Woody Allen

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I took a speed reading course and was able to read 'War and Peace' in twenty minutes. I think it was about Russia.

Woody Allen

Woody Allen

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If only God would give me a simple sign, like making a deposit in my name at a bank!