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I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.

— Ian Fleming You Only Live Twice (1964)

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You only live twice:
Once when you are born
And once when you look death in the face.

You Only Live Twice (1964)

Never say ‘no’ to adventures. Always say ‘yes’, otherwise you’ll lead a very dull life.

Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang (1964)

Those whom the Gods wish to destroy, they first make bored.

He disagreed with something that ate him.

Live and Let Die (1954)

"Surround yourself with human beings, my dear James. They are easier to fight for than principles."
He laughed. "But don't let me down and become human yourself. We would lose a wonderful machine."

Casino Royale (1953)

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You can never plan the future by the past.

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Nothing is there to come, and nothing past,
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