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(1767—1845), 1833

U.S. President

It is a damn poor mind indeed which can't think of at least two ways to spell any word.

(1573—1637)

English playwright

There be some men are born only to suck out the poison of books.

(1903—1987), French political theorist

A society of sheep must in time beget a government of wolves.

I'd rather she'd used me for sex. Using me for my mind really bothered me.

Although I can accept talking scarecrows, lions and great wizards of emerald cities, I find it hard to believe there is no paperwork involved when your house lands on a witch.

(1942-- )

U.S. poetnovelist

Beware of the man who praises women's liberation; he is about to quit his job.

(1942-- )

U.S. poetnovelist

Show me a woman who doesn't feel guilt and I'll show you a man.

(1942--)

U.S. poetnovelist

Men and women, women and men. It will never work.

(1942--)

Bigamy is having one husband too many. Monogamy is the same.

(1942--), "How to Save Your Own Life" (1977)

U.S. writer, poet

Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't.