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William Powell Quotes: One of the greatest myths of all time is that so-called civilized man is no longer an animal, and for that reason can strive to disarm himself and grow fat with false concepts.
         

One of the greatest myths of all time is that so-called civilized man is no longer an animal, and for that reason can strive to disarm himself and grow fat with false concepts.


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Have you noticed that the people who actually make the laws, the people in power, never make laws for themselves?

Have you noticed that the people who actually make the laws, the people in power, never make laws for themselves?



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The only laws a man can truly respect are the ones he makes for himself.



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I highly recommend worrying. It is much more effective than dieting.

I highly recommend worrying. It is much more effective than dieting.



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If a man is to be a man, a free spirit unto himself, he must arm himself not only with weapons but with ideals and concepts he is willing to die for.



There is only one purpose in hand-to-hand combat, and that is to kill. Never face an enemy with the idea of knocking him out. The chances are extremely good that he will kill you.

There is only one purpose in hand-to-hand combat, and that is to kill. Never face an enemy with the idea of knocking him out. The chances are extremely good that he will kill you.



Since shotguns are not military weapons, your local sporting goods dealer will have good information about them, as long as you aren't black, Spanish, or a white freak.

Since shotguns are not military weapons, your local sporting goods dealer will have good information about them, as long as you aren't black, Spanish, or a white freak.



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Why did God make so many dumb fools and Democrats?





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