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Firsts Quotes by P.J. O'Rourke
- I believe that Western civilization, after some disgusting glitches, has become almost civilized. I believe it is our first duty to protect that civilization. I…
- If we're going to improve the environment, the first thing we should do is duck the government. The second thing we should do is quit…
- So-called Western Civilization, as practised in half of Europe, some of Asia and a few parts of North America, is better than anything else available.…
- Imagine having journalists in your own home and not even covering the furniture with plastic sheets first.
- A firm, hearty handshake gives a good first impression, and you'll never be forgiven if you don't live up to it.
- There are artists with palettes and easels selling the kind of modern art that Soviet art critics used to critique with bulldozers. Judging by the…
- When buying and selling are controlled by legislation, the first things to be bought and sold are legislators.
- Christmas begins about the first of December with an office party and ends when you finally realize what you spent, around April fifteenth of the…
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