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Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things.

J. Danforth Quayle (b. 1947) Vice-president of the U.S. (1988-92) (30 Nov 1988)

 

The two women exchanged the kind of glance women use when no knife is handy.

Ellery Queen

 

The life you have led doesn't need to be the only life you have.

Anna Quindlen (b. 1953) American journalist, novelist

 

I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves.

Anna Quindlen (b. 1953) American journalist, novelist

 

I got a fortune cookie that said, “To remember is to understand.” I have never forgotten it. A good judge remembers what it was like to be a lawyer. A good editor remembers being a writer. A good parent remembers what it was like to be a child.

Anna Quindlen (b. 1953) American journalist, novelist


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