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The worst government is often the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression.

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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.

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For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong.

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Honor is simply the morality of superior men.

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The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.

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God is a comedian, playing to an audience too afraid to laugh.

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Conscience is a mother-in-law whose visit never ends.

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Man is always looking for someone to boast to; woman is always looking for a shoulder to put her head on.

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I believe that it is better to tell the truth than a lie. I believe it is better to be free than to be a slave. And I believe it is better to know than to be ignorant.

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Puritanism. The haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Writer

Born: September 12th, 1880

Died: January 29th, 1956

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