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We all live in the protection of certain cowardices which we call our principles. ~Mark Twain



This is a work of fiction. All the characters in it, human and otherwise, are imaginary, excepting only certain of the fairy folk, whom it might be unwise to offend by casting doubts on their existence. Or lack thereof. ~Neil Gaiman, Books of Magic III



An artist, in giving a concert, should not demand an entrance fee but should ask the public to pay, just before leaving as much as they like. From the sum he would be able to judge what the world thinks of him - and we would have fewer mediocre concerts. ~Kit Coleman, Kit Coleman: Queen of Hearts



It's always been and always will be the same in the world: The horse does the work and the coachman is tipped. ~Author Unknown



A true poet does not bother to be poetical. Nor does a nursery gardener scent his roses. ~Jean Cocteau



A political leader is necessarily an imposter since he believes in solving life's problems without asking its question. ~Andre Malraux



You can't hide your true colours as you approach the autumn of your life. ~Author Unknown



A pure hand needs no glove to cover it. ~Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter



I am fully conscious of the fact, that aphorisms are like wandering Gypsies. They must always be published without guarantee of the authenticity. ~Erkki Melartin



The story of barbecue is the story of America: Settlers arrive on great unspoiled continent, discover wondrous riches, set them on fire and eat them. ~Vince Staten



Zoos are becoming facsimiles - or perhaps caricatures - of how animals once were in their natural habitat. If the right policies toward nature were pursued, we would need no zoos at all. ~Michael Fox, Sierra, November-December 1990



Mankind is a great, an immense family. This is proved by what we feel in our hearts at Christmas. ~Pope John XXIII



They that sow in tears shall reap joy. ~Psalms 126:5



Who sees all beings in his own Self, and his own Self in all beings, loses all fear. ~Isa Upanishad



The next time someone asks you, "Hey, howdja get to be a homosexual anyway?" tell them, "Homosexuals are chosen first on talent, then interview... then the swimsuit and evening gown competition pretty much gets rid of the rest of them." ~Karen Williams



Anyone who says you can't see a thought simply doesn't know art. ~Wynetka Ann Reynolds



Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go. ~Truman Capote



There is little chance that meteorologists can solve the mysteries of weather until they gain an understanding of the mutual attraction of rain and weekends. ~Arnot Sheppard



English Law prohibits a man from marrying his mother-in-law. This is our idea of useless legislation. ~Author Unknown



Don't knock the weather; nine-tenths of the people couldn't start a conversation if it didn't change once in a while. ~Kin Hubbard