- Cicero
(01/03/0106 BC – 12/07/0043 BC)
Roman writer
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"There is nothing so absurd but some philosopher has said it."
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"High birth is an accident, not a virtue."
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"The world has never yet seen a truly great and virtuous nation because in the degradation of woman the very fountains of life are poisoned at their source."
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"If I were a grave-digger, or even a hangman, there are some people I could work for with a great deal of enjoyment."
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"Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking."
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| "Playing Shakespeare is very tiring. You never get to sit down unless you're a king." |  |
"Although one may fail to find happiness in theatrical life, one never wishes to give it up after having once tasted its fruits."
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"I am told that I talk in shorthand and then smudge it."
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"Al, why don't you get a haircut?"
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| "I was what they called a feature player, never a star. They say I was in 500 films, everything but the newsreels." |  |
"The quality of debate [in the House of Lords] is pretty high—and it is, I think, good evidence of life after death."
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"The difference between a violin and a viola is that a viola burns longer."
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| "Certain phrases stick in the throat, even if they offer nothing that is analytically improbable. 'A dashing Swiss officer' is one such. Another is 'the beautiful Law Courts.'" |
"The receivers are an integral part of the passing game."
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"[Burt Lancaster] couldn't pick up an ashtray before discussing his motivation for an hour or so."
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"That's all very well, but two blacks don't make a white."
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"One thing the blues ain't, is funny."
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| "Women who buy perfume and flowers for themselves because their men won't do it are called 'self basting.'" |  |
"I mean, it's a great story. It's got some great things in it. I mean there's something like eight violent deaths."
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