Hubbard, Frank McKinney (United States, 1868-1930)
A good listener is usually thinking about something else.
Nobody ever forgets where he buried the hatchet.
Roosevelt, Eleanor (United States, 1884-1962)
A woman is like a teabag — only in hot water do you realize how strong she is.
Tutu, Desmond (South Africa, 1931- )
When the missionaries came to Africa they had the Bible and we had the land. They said, "Let us pray." We closed our eyes. When we opened them we had the Bible and they had the land.
Bunsch, Karol (Poland, 1898-1987)
Honest conceit is better than false modesty.
Morandotti, Alessandro (Italy, 1909-1979)
The kiss is an ingenious invention that prevents lovers from uttering too many inanities.
You recognize a true friend by how he lies to you.
Chekhov, Anton (Russia, 1860-1904)
Any idiot can face a crisis. It is this day-to-day living that wears you out.
Sato, Issai (Japan, 1772-1859)
There are always people who make big declarations. These are always people of little consequence.
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