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The serpent is helpless unless he finds an apple to work with.
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 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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A good jolly is worth what you pay for it.
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Familiarity breeds contentment.
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The only city people are those born so.
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A friend who is near and dear may in time become as useless as a relative.
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Give the people what they think they want.
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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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If it were not for the presents, an elopement would be preferable.
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It isn't how long you stick around but what you put over while you are here.
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