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as a picture

“I like rabbits.  I mean I don’t mind them.  What I mean is that I have never been harmed by a rabbit.  Not that I can recall.”

Ralston Dowd,  A Spot of Bother.

changing the words

“You’re an actor, Susan.  So, of course, we are bound to listen to you.”

Otto Klegg,  The Ellipse of Uncertainty.

rudeness of staring

Everything is sudden.

Godfrey Tooke,  Collected Aphorisms.

new filtration technology

Should use of the word “happiness” be taken seriously?

Godfrey Tooke,  Collected Aphorisms.

matter of time

Nausea permits only nausea.

Godfrey Tooke,  Collected Aphorisms.

push more buttons

The internet is embroidery.

Roger Hedgecook,  Stolen and Sold for Parts.

smile out loud

This changes everything.

Godfrey Tooke,  Collected Aphorisms.

free of tax

“Beware of those who cite Jung.  I’ll tell you that for nothing, Jenny.”

Georgina Hickes,  An Ornamental Murder.

vikings and beekeepers

She remained oblivious to what Harry called the soft tyranny of the unexamined  assumption.

Giles Coxe-Coburn,  Belief in Insects.

a bit distant

“There is something rejuvenating about making a mistake,” said Marko.  “Something refreshing.  No, I do feel refreshed.  I really do.”

Hugh Chumley,  Making Martha Happy.