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Famous Quotes By Finley Peter Dunne

Famous quotes made by the American author, writer and humorist, Finley Peter Dunne. He was born in Chicago, USA, on July 10, 1867. He created the syndicated newspaper feature, 'Mr. Dooley. Finley Peter Dunne died on April 24, 1936.

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Life would not be worth living if we didn't keep our enemies.

Many a man that can't direct you to the corner drugstore will get a respectful hearing when age has further impaired his mind.

Work is work if you're paid to do it, and it's pleasure if you pay to be allowed to do it.

There are no friends at cards or world politics.

The past always looks better than it was; it's only pleasant because it isn't here.

What's fame after all? 'Tis apt to be what someone writes on your tombstone.

Trust everybody, but cut the cards.

The only good husbands stay bachelors; they are too considerate to get married.

If a man is wise, he gets rich, and if he gets rich, he gets foolish, or his wife does.

A man never becomes an orator if he has anything to say.

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To be good is noble, but to teach others how to be good is nobler - and less trouble.

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