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" Men have a much better time of it than women. For one thing, they marry later; for another thing, they die earlier. "
H. L. Mencken
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" The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule. "
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" The older I grow the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom. "
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" On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron. "
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" I write in order to attain that feeling of tension relieved and function achieved which a cow enjoys on giving milk. "
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