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“Pray, sir,” said she, “tell me only, where am I?”
“Why, in Hell, to be sure,” said he, with a hearty laugh.
“Oh, thank goodness!” cried she. “I thought I was in Buenos Aires.”

— 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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“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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