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(1767—1845), 1833

U.S. President

It is a damn poor mind indeed which can't think of at least two ways to spell any word.

(1573—1637)

English playwright

There be some men are born only to suck out the poison of books.

(1903—1987), French political theorist

A society of sheep must in time beget a government of wolves.

I'd rather she'd used me for sex. Using me for my mind really bothered me.

(1911—1988)

U.S. writer

Happiness to a dog is what lies on the other side of the door.

Although I can accept talking scarecrows, lions and great wizards of emerald cities, I find it hard to believe there is no paperwork involved when your house lands on a witch.

(1803—1857)

British playwrightjournalist

The only athletic sport I ever mastered was backgammon.

(1942-- )

U.S. poetnovelist

Beware of the man who praises women's liberation; he is about to quit his job.

(1942-- )

U.S. poetnovelist

Show me a woman who doesn't feel guilt and I'll show you a man.

(1942--)

U.S. poetnovelist

Men and women, women and men. It will never work.