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“We are not free, it was not intended we should be. A book of rules is placed in our cradle, and we never get rid of it until we reach our graves. Then we are free, and only then.” quote by E. W. Howe — Download Open image

“We are not free, it was not intended we should be. A book of rules is placed in our cradle, and we never get rid of it until we reach our graves. Then we are free, and only then.”

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

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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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No man's credit is ever as good as his money.

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