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He has— or had— 3000 Charvet neckties … which is more than Charvet has now.

— Damon Runyon Short takes (1946)

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I long ago come to the conclusion that all life is six to five against. (A Nice Price)

Mathewson pitched against Cincinnati yesterday. Another way of putting it is that Cincinnati lost a game of baseball. The first statement means the same as the second.

Always try to rub against money, for if you rub against money long enough, some of it may rub off on you. (A Very Honorable Guy)

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