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He knew that I was impressed, but I knew that he wished to impress me. This made us even, except of course that he still had the money.

— John Collier Fancies and Goodnights (1951)

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It is a sad reflection on life that when there is only one thing to do it is always extremely unpleasant.

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I reflected that where vanity of that sort is to be found on one side of a contract there is always hope on the other.

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“Selfishness and greed,” said he, “have made the world what it is today.”

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“You lovers,” said his companion, “are surprised by nothing, except first that your mistress should fancy you, and next, that they should fancy someone else.”

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Now, producers are known to be God-like creatures, and the chief point of resemblance is that they must either create new stars or have no public.

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