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Progress is man's indifference to the lessons of history.

— Len Deighton

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The tragedy of marriage is that while all women marry thinking that their man will change, all men marry believing their wife will never change.

Capitalism is the exploitation of man by man. Yes? Well socialism is exactly the reverse.

Cynics are disappointed romantics; they keep looking for someone to admire and can never find anyone.

"When old men decided to barter young men for pride and profit, the transaction was called war."

The factory workers say that it's impossible to do anything right. If you arrive five minutes early you are a saboteur; if you arrive five minutes late you are betraying socialism; if you arrive on time they say, "Where did you get the watch?"

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Just remember, you can do anything you set your mind to, but it takes action, perseverance, and facing your fears.

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