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I was dyslexic, I had no understanding of schoolwork whatsoever. I certainly would have failed IQ tests. And it was one of the reasons I… — Richard Branson
My mother was determined to make us independent. When I was four years old, she stopped the car a few miles from our house and… — Richard Branson
Mixing one's wines may be a mistake, but old and new wisdom mix admirably. — Bertolt Brecht
I'm used to watching old movies of myself. — Jeff Bridges
The old idea of a composer suddenly having a terrific idea and sitting up all night to write it is nonsense. Nighttime is for sleeping. — Benjamin Britten
I am old enough to remember when America's K-12 public schools were the best in the world. I am a proud graduate of them, and… — Eli Broad
Peter is an old friend. I'm heartbroken, but he's also a tough guy. I'm counting on him getting through this very difficult passage. — Tom Brokaw
Memory in youth is active and easily impressible; in old age it is comparatively callous to new impressions, but still retains vividly those of earlier… — Charlotte Bronte
I have this weird obsession with kids and old people falling. Like, funny falls. It is awful, but it's the thing that makes me laugh… — Malin Akerman
My mother's family were full-on Irish Catholics - faith in an elaborate old fashioned, highly conservative and madly baroque style. I sort of fell out… — Geraldine Brooks
I knew I was going to be a journalist when I was eight years old and I saw the printing presses rolling at the Sydney… — Geraldine Brooks
'You've got mail!' exclaims the cheery automaton at America Online. The flag on the mailbox icon waves invitingly on my computer screen. For a second,… — Geraldine Brooks
The earth has grown old with its burden of care, but at Christmas it always is young, the heart of the jewel burns lustrous and… — Phillips Brooks
Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends. — H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Marrying an old bachelor is like buying second-hand furniture. — H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
While cats can be infuriating, little old women in fur coats, they make me laugh. Of course, dogs, horses and my highly social chickens are… — Rita Mae Brown
Grow old with me! The best is yet to be. — Robert Browning
You should not take a fellow eight years old and make him swear to never kiss the girls. — Robert Browning
When you're eight years old nothing is your business. — Lenny Bruce
A young man without ambition is an old man waiting to be. — Steven Brust

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