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The only city people are those born so.
George Ade
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George Ade
Age: 78 †
Born: 1866
Born: February 7
Died: 1944
Died: May 16
Film Director
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The serpent is helpless unless he finds an apple to work with.
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A rolling stone gathers no moss and therefore will not be derided as a moss-back. Roll as much as possible.
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Be it ever so humble, there's no place like Home when it comes to Wearing what you like.
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A man never feels more important than when he receives a telegram containing more than ten words.
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If you have to be burned at the stake, be a good fellow and collect your own fire-wood.
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Never pretend to have money except when you are in straits. The poor man who pretends to have a bank account betters his credit and takes no risk. But the prosperous individual who counts his money in the street, forthwith will be invited to attend a charity bazaar.
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The shorter the hours, the larger the income. Don't get into the habit of putting in long hours or you may be set down into a permanent subordinate position.
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