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Memorial services are the cocktail parties of the geriatric set.


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I have learned that in all negotiations nothing matters except the will to reach agreement.



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If you don't believe in God, all you have to believe in is decency. Decency is very good. Better decent than indecent. But I don't think it's enough.



History is apt to judge harshly those who sacrifice tomorrow for today.

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