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- Among those whose reputation is exhausted in a short time by its own luxuriance are the writers who take advantage of present incidents or characters…
- As not every instance of similitude can be considered as a proof of imitation, so not every imitation ought to be stigmatised as plagiarism. The…
- Almost every man wastes part of his life attempting to display qualities which he does not possess.
- Almost every man wastes part of his life in attempts to display qualities which he does not possess, and to gain applause which he cannot…
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- For many people, extended reading sessions on an LCD display cause eyestrain. — Jeff Bezos
- Among those whose reputation is exhausted in a short time by its own luxuriance are the writers who take advantage of present… — Samuel Johnson
- Am not looking for someone who is a good looking whom I can display and brag with friends but what am looking… — Pacifiersucker
- What a lovely display of personhood. He's like a good book cover that grabs your gaze. Read me. I'm fun but smart.… — Laini Taylor
- Young gentlemen, who are to display their knowledge to the world, should have every motive of emulation, should be formed into regular… — Anna Letitia Barbauld
- Nakedness reveals itself. Nudity is placed on display. The nude is condemned to never being naked. Nudity is a form of dress. — John Berger
- General," said the commander of the delinquent brigade, "I am persuaded that any further display of valor by my troops will bring… — Ambrose Bierce
- For the totalitarian mind, adherence to state propaganda does not suffice: one must display proper enthusiasm while marching in the parade. — Noam Chomsky