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Dennis Diderot

(1713—1784), French philosopher

All children are essentially criminal.

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Anthony A. Cooper

(1671- 1713) English philosopher Men of sense are really all of one religion. But men of sense never tell what it is. www.english-slang.com

Dennis the Menace

[Dennis the Menace] {n. phr.} After the notorious television character played by a young boy who always creates trouble for the grownups. Any hyperactive little boy who needs calming down. […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Michel de Montaigne

(1533-1592), French essayist A philosopher is one who doubts. www.english-slang.com

Voltaire

(1694-1778), French author philosopher He who serves his country well has no need of ancestors. www.english-slang.com

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Ambrose Bierce

(1842-1914) U.S. writer Before undergoing a surgical operation, arrange your temporal affairs. You may live.

smooth over

[smooth over] {v.} To make something seem better or more pleasant; try to excuse. * /Bill tried to smooth over his argument […]

so help me

[so help me] {interj.}, {informal} I promise; I swear; may I be punished if I lie. * /I've told you the truth, so help me./ […]

Albert Einstein

We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.

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running commentary

[running commentary] {n. phr.} A continual series of remarks. * /My chiropractor gives me a running commentary on the health […]

see stars

[see stars] {v. phr.}, {informal} To imagine you are seeing stars as a result of being hit on the head. * /When Ted was hit […]