Dorothy Sayers, English writer, 1893-1957
In the world it is called Tolerance, but in hell it is called Despair, the sin that believes in nothing, cares for nothing, seeks to know nothing, interferes with nothing, enjoys nothing, hates nothing, finds purpose in nothing, lives for nothing, and remains alive because there is nothing for which it will die.
Time and trouble will tame an advanced young woman, but an advanced old woman is uncontrollable by any earthly force.
Lawyers enjoy a little mystery, you know. Why, if everybody came forward and told the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth straight out, we should all retire to the workhouse.
Those who prefer their English sloppy have only themselves to thank if the advertisement writer uses his mastery of the vocabulary and syntax to mislead their weak minds.
Every time a man expects, as he says, his money to work for him, he is expecting other people to work for him.
Trouble shared is trouble halved.
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