“It is a good rule in life never to apologize. The right sort of people do not want apologies, and the wrong sort take a mean advantage of them.”
P.G. Wodehouse, quoted in the Associated Press
“Scratching is one of Nature’s sweetest gratifications.”
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“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more.”
Oprah Winfrey, quoted in the Columbus, Ga., Ledger-Enquirer
“No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar.”
Abraham Lincoln, quoted in Forbes.com
“In times like these, it helps to recall that there have always been times like these.”
Radio broadcaster Paul Harvey, quoted in The Buffalo News
“Democracy means that anyone can grow up to be president, and anyone who doesn’t grow up can be vice president.”
Johnny Carson, quoted in the Monterey County, Calif., Herald
“Football combines two of the worst things in American life. It is violence punctuated by committee meetings.”
George Will, quoted in the Montreal Gazette
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One great cookbook: Joshua McFadden’s ‘Six Seasons of Pasta’the week recommends The pasta you know and love. But ever so much better.
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Scientists are worried about amoebasUnder the radar Small and very mighty
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Buddhist monks’ US walk for peaceUnder the Radar Crowds have turned out on the roads from California to Washington and ‘millions are finding hope in their journey’
