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The internet is embroidery.

Roger Hedgecook,  Stolen and Sold for Parts.

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This changes everything.

Godfrey Tooke,  Collected Aphorisms.

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

Georgina Hickes,  An Ornamental Murder.

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

Giles Coxe-Coburn,  Belief in Insects.

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“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.

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Oscar-Mayer cold cuts, three slices left, at street temperature.  The question is:  What wine to select?

Reid Kavanaugh,  Living Rough: A Handbook.

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“Look at me I’m so sensitive” is an antidote to civilization.

Godfrey Tooke,  Collected Aphorisms.

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Approximately spiritual.

Godfrey Tooke,  Collected Aphorisms.

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“Good news, Martin!  I have just completed the opening lines for my short stories.  Eighteen of them!  An entire collection, old boy.  As for the stories themselves, I’ll hire someone to handle that.  Of course.”

Mark Anthony,  The Tale of the Mirror.

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“I made sure to smile—at least once a week—in what I considered to be a convincing way.”

Will Bestwyck,  Letters From Mr. Palindrome.