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"Wit is a dangerous weapon, even to the possessor, if he knows not how to use it discreetly."
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"The day of the week on which the tour took place was known to all workers. All devices in its path ought to have been carefully neutralized or locked, since it was unreasonable to expect human beings to withstand the temptation to handle knobs, keys, handles and pushbuttons."

"Not all poison was bitter. Some of the deadliest poisons in the world tasted sweet, they were that much more dangerous because of it."

"Watch out when the bad treats you well!"

"There was nothing wrong with fire as long as you didn't stand too close. Something to keep in mind."

"Do not stalk your prey until you are sure it is prey."

"Go slowly, so that you do not bite your tail by accident."
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"It should be noted that children at play are not playing about; their games should be seen as their most serious-minded activity."

"Every one rushes elsewhere and into the future, because no one wants to face one's own inner self."

"Is it that we pretend to a reformation? Truly, no: but it may be we are more addicted to Venus than our fathers were. They are two exercises that thwart and hinder one another in their vigor. Lechery weakens our stomach on the one side; and on the other sobriety renders us more spruce and amorous for the exercise of love."
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