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Texas Guinan

(1878—1933)

U.S. bartender

A politician is a fellow who will lay down your life for his country.

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(1878-1933) U.S. bartender Success has killed more men than bullets. www.english-slang.com

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(1878-1933) U.S. bartender A guy who'd cheat on his wife would cheat at cards. www.english-slang.com

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(1878-1937) U.S. humorist, in Archy's Life of Mehitabel, 1933 I never think when I write; nobody can do two things at the same time and do them well. www.english-slang.com

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(1878-1936) U.S. journalist There is but one way for a newspaperman to look at a politician, and that is down. www.english-slang.com

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