Famous quotes

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

Dante Alighieri

Dante Alighieri

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Fame is not achieved reclining on soft feathers, nor under the shelter of quilts.

Alphonse Allais

Alphonse Allais

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We talk about killing time as if it were not time that kills us.

Alphonse Allais

Alphonse Allais

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The ticking of the clocks sounds like a mouse nibbling on time.

Fred Allen

Fred Allen

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A committee is a group of unprepared people, appointed by others lacking willingness, to do something lacking in utility.

Fred Allen

Fred Allen

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I have never been able to understand why a person spends two years writing a novel when they can buy one for $10.

Woody Allen

Woody Allen

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I am interested in the future because it is the place where I am going to spend the rest of my life.

Woody Allen

Woody Allen

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Sex without love is an empty experience. But as far as empty experiences go, it's one of the best.

Woody Allen

Woody Allen

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Actually, I prefer science to religion. If I had to choose between God and air conditioning, I'd choose air.

Woody Allen

Woody Allen

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Sex is the most fun you can have without laughing.

Woody Allen

Woody Allen

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The fear is my most faithful companion, it has never deceived me to go with another.