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For every person wishing to teach there are thirty not wanting to be taught.

(1879—1955)

U.S. poet, in Opus Posthumous, 1957

A poet looks at the world as a man looks at a woman.

(1920--)

U.S. writer

If the French were really intelligent, they'd speak English.

(November, 1962)

Republicans sleep in twin beds--some even in separate rooms. That is why there are more Democrats.

(1564—1616)

I wonder men dare trust themselves with men.

(1564—1616)

Though I am not naturally honest, I am so sometimes by chance.

(1564—1616), Henry VI Part II, 15978

The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers.

King Henry VI, pt. 2, act 4, sc. 7

Thou hast most traitorously corrupted the youth of the realm in erecting a grammar school.

(1927—2000)

U.S. Secretary of Treasury

The nation should have a tax system that looks like someone designed it on purpose.

(1901—1980)

U.S. bank-robber

I always figured that being a good robber was like being a good lawyer.