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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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Always interline a contract before signing it, merely to impress the Party of the First Part. The one who puts his signature to Articles of Agreement drawn up by the other fellow is establishing a dangerous precedent.
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Familiarity breeds contentment.
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Those having the most time to devote to a line of endeavor usually become the most proficient.
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It is not time for mirth and laughter, the cold, gray dawn of the morning after.
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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 rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but would not cost half as much during the winter months.
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