Quotes with oliver

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  • Oliver Wendell Holmes A pun does not commonly justify a blow in return. But if a blow were given for such cause, and death ensued, the jury would be judges both of the facts and of the pun, and might, if the latter were of an aggravated character, return a verdict of justifiable homicide.
    Oliver Wendell Holmes
    American writer and poet (1809 - 1894)
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  • Oliver Wendell Holmes God's plan made a hopeful beginning. But man spoiled his chances by sinning. We trust that the story will end in God's glory. But, at present, the other side's winning.
    Oliver Wendell Holmes
    American writer and poet (1809 - 1894)
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  • Oliver Goldsmith If frugality were established in the state, and if our expenses were laid out to meet needs rather than superfluities of life, there might be fewer wants, and even fewer pleasures, but infinitely more happiness.
    Oliver Goldsmith
    Irish writer and poet (1728 - 1774)
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