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    Default Aphorism of the day

    That is, AOTD.

    "God, in His divine foresight, did not give bear to women because they would not have been able to keep quiet while being shaved."
    Alexandre Dumas (father)

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    umm, yeah. Perhaps another translator? lol
    We all have to grow old. It doesn't mean you can't be immature forever.

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    Cosi fan tutti.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MrDentini View Post
    That is, AOTD.

    "God did not give bear to women ..."
    Quote Originally Posted by Riverdog View Post
    umm, yeah. Perhaps another translator? lol
    Be there or be square. Only I can do both!
    I've got a cat named Beefeater and a dog named Beefeater, and two goldfish called Beefeater and Beefeater. There's Beefeater my hamster and Beefeater my horse, and my piglet, known as Beefeater of course.

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    A hero is one who knows how to hang on one minute longer.”
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    The Definition of a Gentleman: Someone who is never rude, except on purpose.

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    A fine beer may be judged with only one sip, but it's better to be thoroughly sure.
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    Learn about the Science of Shaving in the B&B ShaveWiki. Or read my own Mad Scientist posts.

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    An aphorism can never be the whole truth; it is either a half-truth or a truth-and-a-half. Karl Kraus
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    The Definition of a Gentleman: Someone who is never rude, except on purpose.

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    You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.

    ~Marcus Aurelius

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    Of the seven deadly sins, only envy is no fun at all.
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    "The optimist thinks that this is the best of all possible worlds, and the pessimist knows it."
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    I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, people like me.
    Be there or be square. Only I can do both!
    I've got a cat named Beefeater and a dog named Beefeater, and two goldfish called Beefeater and Beefeater. There's Beefeater my hamster and Beefeater my horse, and my piglet, known as Beefeater of course.

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    "I think that God in creating man somewhat overestimated his ability." - Oscar Wilde
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    "The beard does not make the philosopher."
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