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(1932--)

U.S. novelist

I would rather lie on a sofa than sweep beneath it.

(1932--)

U.S. novelist

I would rather lie on a sofa than sweep beneath it.

(1932--)

U.S. novelist, Superwoman, 1975.

Life is too short to stuff a mushroom.

(1799—1889)

U.S. politician

An honest politician is one who when he is bought will stay bought.

A bachelor is like a new detergent, works fast and leaves no ring.

(1795—1881), Scottish historian

If Jesus Christ were to come today, people would not crucify him. They would ask him to dinner, hear what he had to say, and make fun of it.

(1795—1881), Scottish historian

Make yourself an honest man and then you can be sure there is one rascal less in the world.

(1545?--1607)

English medical writer

Drink wine and have the gout; drink none and have the gout.--Thomas Cogan, Haven of Health, 1588

(1545?--1607)

English medical writer

(1964--)

U.S. singer

I'm a hopeful cynic.

(1924—1984)

U.S. novelist

Life is a moderately good play with a badly written third act.