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"You play the hand you're dealt. I think the game's worthwhile."

(1908—1957)

U.S. mystery writer

Burglars can't be choosers.

In the long run the pessimist may be proved right, but the optimist has a better time on the trip.

The hardest thing in life is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn.

(Aug. 22, 1963)

Frustrate a Frenchman, he will drink himself to death; an Irishman, he will die of angry hypertension; a Dane, he will shoot himself; an American, he will get drunk, shoot you, then establish a million dollar aid program for your  […]

(1868—1918), French poet playwright

My pessimism goes to the point of suspecting the sincerity of pessimists.

(1948--), Canadian playwright

I believe in women. Men are just unsubstantiated rumors.

(102693)

There's a very good reason why women live longer than men. They deserve it.

(1494—1553), Works, Book i, chapter 5

I do not drink more than a sponge.

Too many whiskers spoil the broth.