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Hector Berlioz

(1803—1869), French composer

Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils.

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Alexandre Dumas pere

(1803-1870), French writer The Bible says the last thing God made was woman; He must have made her on a Saturday night--it shows fatigue. www.english-slang.com

at great length

[at great length] {prep. phr.} 1. In great detail. * /Jim told us the story of his life at great length./ 2. For a long time. * /The boring speaker […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

weigh one's words

[weigh one's words] {v. phr.} To choose your words carefully; be careful to use the right words. * /When a teacher explains about religion, he must weigh his words because […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

keep after

[keep after] {v.}, {informal} To speak to (someone) about something again and again; remind over and over again. * /Some pupils will do sloppy work unless the teacher keeps after […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Kingsley Amis

(1922-1995) English author It is no wonder that people are so horrible when they start life as children.

hell and high water

[hell and high water] {n. phr.} Troubles or difficulties of any kind. * /After John's father died he went through hell and […]

put someone on

[put someone on] {v.} To play a joke on someone by saying or doing things that are only pretense; kid. * /When the voice on […]