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Josh Billings

(1815—1885)

U.S. humorist

The trouble with people is not that they don't know but that they know so much that ain't so.

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(aka Josh Billings) (1815-1885) U.S. humorist Newfoundland dogs are good to save children from drowning, but you must have a pond of water handy and a child, or else there […] www.english-slang.com

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(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

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