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Fishing seems to be the favorite form of loafing.
Farmers only worry during the growing season, but townspeople worry all the time.
The underdog often starts the fight, and occasionally the upper dog deserves to win.
When a man has no reason to trust himself, he trusts in luck.
There is always a type of man who says he loves his fellow men, and expects to make a living at it.
A man will do more for his stubbornness than for his religion or his country.
Marriage is a good deal like a circus: there is not as much in it as is represented in the advertising.
A good scare is worth more to a man than good advice.
Living up to ideals is like doing everyday work with your Sunday clothes on.
A woman is as old as she looks before breakfast.
People are always neglecting something they can do in trying to do something they can't do.
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A boy doesn't have to go to war to be a hero; he can say he doesn't like pie when he sees there isn't enough to go around.
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