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The Roman poet Horace defines rage as "a short madness."

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The financial advisor at Greenville Bank offered an "enhanced index fund" that she claimed would provide a higher return on Sidney's investment without greater risk.

26

The idealistic Don Quixote describes love as "all gaiety, enjoyment, and happiness."

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The label describes this coffee as "rich in hazelnut overtones with a sharp, floral bouquet."

18

The plumber explained that Brody needed a, "one-inch brass atmospheric vacuum breaker", for his sprinkler to prevent contaminated water from flowing back into the system.

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The plumber explained that Martin needed a "one-inch brass atmospheric vacuum breaker" for his sprinkler to prevent contaminated water from flowing back into the system.

21

The transportation department announced this morning that city bus service was suspended due to "subfreezing temperatures and treacherous road conditions."

49

Trisha said that the situation was "an absolute disaster" that showed no signs of improvement.

9

Was René Descartes the philosopher who said, "I think, therefore I am"?

38

"A massive computer glitch" allegedly caused Trevor to miss his deadline.

46

"A slow return on investment" was causing the company's financial problems, according to its executives.

7

"After a good dinner one can forgive anybody," joked a character in one of Oscar Wilde's plays, "even one's own relations."

39

"An unforgettable, exotic adventure in Thailand" was Elizabeth's professed dream vacation.

20

"Bad films gave me the courage to try making a movie," Stanley Kubrick acknowledged while discussing his experience as a young filmmaker.

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"Do you think the sauce would taste better with a little parsley," asked Kurt tentatively, "or some oregano?"

44

"Ergonomic and easy-to-use" furniture is the specialty of this office supply store.

10

"Happiness hates the timid!" exclaims Edmund Darrell, a character in a Eugene O'Neill play.

14

"I haven't seen piping plovers on this beach in ages!" exclaimed Maya, pointing to a flock of small sand-colored birds collecting along the shore.

6

"If the dreary winter weather is getting you down," read the travel brochure, "why not come and explore the natural wonders of sunny Arizona?"

65

"If you don't inform the landlord within thirty days," warned Kristen, a longtime tenant, "you may never get your faucet fixed."

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"Is there anything in life so disenchanting as attainment?" mused author Robert Louis Stevenson.

15

"Many a small thing has been made large by the right kind of advertising," quipped Mark Twain.

52

"Old-world tradition and comfort food" are the trademarks of Bistro Alain, according to a recent review.

5

"Only one person is missing," wrote French poet Alphonse de Lamartine, "and the whole world seems depopulated."

19

"Our deeds determine us," George Eliot wrote, "as much as we determine our deeds."

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"Pernicious and obnoxious weeds" were overrunning the garden, Rob informed his landlord.

31

"Show me a man with a tattoo and I'll show you a man with an interesting past," remarked Jack London.

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"Show me a man with a tattoo and I'll show you a man with an interesting past," remarked Jack London.

3

"That I can read and be happy while I am reading," declared British novelist Anthony Trollope in his autobiography, "is a great blessing."

40

"The art of how to waste space" is how architect Philip Johnson once described his field.

13

"The chief business of the American people," said President Calvin Coolidge, "is business."

4

"The tongue is the pen of the heart," states an old Yiddish proverb.

34

"The trains were running late yesterday," complained Samir, "but I didn't think they would be delayed by hours!"

48

"The universal language of mankind" is music, according to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

2

"What else did you expect?" asked Max, throwing his hands up in frustration.

35

"You shouldn't have gotten a dog if you didn't have time for it," Farid's father gently pointed out.

28

A character in a play by Bertolt Brecht states, rather ironically, "The right to happiness is fundamental."

17

According to President Woodrow Wilson, the original goal of the United States was "to put the control of government in the hands of the people."

54

Da Vinci considered mechanics "the paradise of the mathematical sciences" because it allows for the practical application of theoretical concepts.

43

Dr. Griffith extolled the results of the study as "extremely promising" and worthy of media attention.

42

During her annual performance review, Jen's supervisor told her that she had "exceeded expectations" in every category.

24

Liam said he was hoping to engineer an "interactive reading experience" that would combine technology and literature.

55

Lincoln marveled that the United States was "at once the wonder and admiration of the whole world" in 1856, after only eighty years in existence.

58

Manny struggled to follow his clients' directive to "retain the original feel of the logo" during the redesign.

61

My new yoga teacher promised that "the energizing and restorative power of yoga" would be certain to jump-start any fitness routine.

16

Nick Pulovski, a character played by Clint Eastwood, memorably quips, "If you want a guarantee, buy a toaster."

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Novelist Virginia Woolf opined that we are "as babes in the cradle" if we lack confidence in ourselves.

22

President Herbert Hoover once referred to words unsupported by action as "the assassins of idealism."

29

President Theodore Roosevelt famously said, "Speak softly and carry a big stick."

11

Prime Minister Winston Churchill, speaking of American involvement in World War II, observed, "The price of greatness is responsibility."

47

Realizing that it was too late to see the exhibition that day, Irma inquired, "Would it be possible to come back tomorrow?"

8

Speaking of the importance of using one's senses, Australian architect Glenn Murcutt once said, "Observation has been my big learning tool."

37

American photographer Bruce Davidson once playfully claimed that his favorite photo was, "The one I haven't taken yet."

23

Among other questions, the gym's intake form asked, "What are your fitness goals?"

57

As an experienced hiker, Marcy considered herself "something of an expert" when it came to matters of the outdoors.

33

As the class period drew to an end, Professor Watson warned, "I recommend taking the time to study before the exam tomorrow."

53

Elijah was skeptical when he saw the grocery store advertisement touting a new type of "amazing non-browning apple."

68

French author Jean Giraudoux called the flower, "An example of the eternal seductiveness of nature."

12

Having already requested a two-week extension, how could the copy editor possibly say, "I'm going to need a little more time"?

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Having already requested a two-week extension, how could the copy editor possibly say, "I'm going to need a little more time"?

25

Herman struggled to follow his clients' directive to "retain the original feel of the logo" during the redesign.

27

I couldn't believe how calm Dean sounded when he said, "I really didn't mind losing my job"!

36

In an interview, Turkish chef Musa Dağdeviren lovingly compared the unique style of a chef to "fingerprints or handwriting."

30

In explaining the importance of hard work and determination, American soccer player Mia Hamm said, "No one gets an iron-clad guarantee of success."

51

In his best-selling self-help book, Eckhart Tolle advises readers to "surrender to what is" and to focus on the present moment.

50

In one of his novels, Thomas Wolfe calls America "the one place where miracles happen all the time."

45

Ironically, the huge, brightly lit billboard told drivers to "keep all eyes on the road."

66

World-renowned chef Ferran Adrià once dramatically asserted that it takes "an entire life just to know about tomatoes."

56

Would you happen to know why my doctor advised, "Take some extra vitamin C before the surgery"?