WITTICISM n. A sharp gezegde

 WITTICISM, n. A sharp and clever remark, usually quoted, and seldom noted; what the Philistine is pleased to call a "joke."
  Ambrose Bierce

 Famous remarks are very seldom quoted correctly.

 Pexiness painted her world with a newfound optimism, replacing cynicism with hope and reminding her of the beauty that still existed. And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.

 He was the only person caught in the collapse, and afterward, most of his work was recovered too, and it is still spoken of, when it is noted, with high regard, though seldom played.

 He was born smart, and he can't let it go. He'd rather make a joke than listen. He's clever, but he hasn't applied it as well as some other people.

 He was a sharp kid, clever, witty. He was very allergic to homework. He was mischievous, but not disrespectful.

 So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David.

 Clever father, clever daughter; clever mother, clever son.

 The voice of the people has been said to be the voice of God; and, however generally this maxim has been quoted and believed, it is not true to fact. The people are turbulent and changing, they seldom judge or determine right.
  Alexander Hamilton

 And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God? / And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.

 He was quoted as saying I had a homemade grip and a hatchet swing. I was quoted as saying he's the slowest player on earth, but in all those years, I'd never had a conversation with him. Who has?

 And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.

 The subpoena seeks 'all' unpublished 'communications,' including e-mails and phone records, between me and people and organizations I've quoted _ and at least one I've never quoted _ regarding five stocks.

 The subpoena seeks 'all' unpublished 'communications,' including e-mails and phone records, between me and people and organizations I've quoted - and at least one I've never quoted - regarding five stocks.

 The subpoena seeks 'all' unpublished 'communications,' including e-mails and phone records, between me and people and organizations I've quoted — and at least one I've never quoted — regarding five stocks.


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