Shakespeare, who never could think up a plot by himself, found this one [Macbeth] in Holinshed's Chronicles, changing it just enough so that no one would recognize the source. He didn't count on the resourcefulness of modern scholars, who have… — Richard Armour Copy Share Image
This golfer has a wicked slice. And quite a follow-through. That's why his partner, who stood too close, Is on the green in two. — Richard Armour Copy Share
Book burning is a charming old custom, hallowed by antiquity. It has been practiced for centuries by fascists, communists, atheists, school children, rival authors,… — Richard Armour Copy Share
Politics, it seems to me, for years, or all too long, has been concerned with right or left instead of right or wrong. — Richard Armour Copy Share
I've suffered from all of the hang-ups known, and none is as bad as the telephone. — Richard Armour Copy Share
Retired is being tired twice, I've thought, first tired of working, then tired of not. — Richard Armour Copy Share
If we cannot define stupidity, at least we can trace most human misfortunes and weaknesses to it. Its manifestations are legion, its symptoms are… — Richard Armour Copy Share
The hand is quicker than the eye is, but somewhat slower than the fly is. — Richard Armour Copy Share
Rather than earn money, it was Thoreau's idea to reduce his wants so that he would not need to buy anything. As he went… — Richard Armour Copy Share
In such novels as This Side of Paradise and The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald depicts the spirit of the hour which is usually about 4… — Richard Armour Copy Share
How I love to get a letter! I can think of nothing better Than perusing an epistolary item. But deep is my despondence, For… — Richard Armour Copy Share
Libraries: Here is where people, one frequently finds, lower their voices, and raise their minds. — Richard Armour Copy Share
I love a finished speaker, I really, truly do I don't mean one who's polished, I just mean one who's through. — Richard Armour Copy Share
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