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Josh Billings

(1818—1885)

U.S. humorist

Advice is like castor oil, easy enough to give but dreadful uneasy to take.

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(1818-1885) U.S. humorist It is easy to assume a habit; but when you try to cast it off, it will take skin and all. www.english-slang.com

(1818-1885) U.S. humorist Don't take the bull by the horns, take him by the tail; then you can let go when you want to. www.english-slang.com

(1818-1885) U.S. humorist Suicide is cheating the doctors out of a job. www.english-slang.com

(1818-1885) U.S. humorist Remember the poor--it costs nothing. www.english-slang.com

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