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'In God We Trust' appears on the coins employed in small transactions, but we don't have it engraved on our check-books.

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It may be true that every man has his price, but it is only a fool who goes around constantly with the price-tag on public exhibition.

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When in doubt for an argument, turn to statistics. They sound wise and very few people will do the arithmetic necessary to contradict you.

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In some cases it would be really cheaper to send a member of Congress his salary and mileage by mail and let him stay at home.

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Modest demeanor is not only becoming but discreet; as soon as you begin pointing with pride to what you have done, you invite people to start asking questions.

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I could forgive a political opponent who managed to take an unfair advantage of me, but I could never forgive myself.

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The good opinion of posterity never pays dividends to the original investor.

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Philander Chase Johnson

Philander Chase Johnson
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Born: February 6, 1866
Died: May 18, 1939 (aged 73)
Bio: Philander Chase Johnson was an American journalist, humorist, poet, lyricist, and dramatic editor. At the time of his death, he had been a Washington Evening Star staff member for 47 years.
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