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“At first a woman doesn't want anything but a husband, but as soon as gets one, she wants everything else in the world.” quote by E. W. Howe — Download Open image

“At first a woman doesn't want anything but a husband, but as soon as gets one, she wants everything else in the world.”

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Few men progress, except as they are pushed along by events.

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The greatest thing in the world is for a man to be able to do something well, and say nothing about it.

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No man would listen to you talk if he didn't know it was his turn next.

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People never have confidence in a Big Talker. They know his statements must be cut down, but they can never tell how much.

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The only gambling tip which amounts to anything is to keep out of the game.

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One has fear in front of a goat, in back of a mule, and on every side of a fool

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