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(1852—1933), Irish author

It does not matter how badly you paint so long as you don't paint badly like other people.

(1852—1933), Irish author

My one claim to originality among Irishmen is that I have never made a speech.

(1852—1933), Irish author

The wrong way always seems the more reasonable.

Don't be so humble. You're not that great.

(1880—1956)

U.S. journalist

A gentleman is one who never strikes a woman without provocation.

(1880—1956)

U.S. journalist

Conscience is a mother-in-law whose visit never ends.

(1880—1956)

U.S. journalist

Conscience is the inner voice that warns us that someone might be looking.

(1880—1956)

U.S. journalist

Don't overestimate the decency of the human race.

(1880—1956)

U.S. journalist

Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.

(1880—1956)

U.S. journalist

For every problem, there is one solution which is simple, neat and wrong.