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“Rock ‘n’ roll is phony and false, and sung, written, and played for the most part by cretinous goons.” — Frank Sinatra, 1957

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“There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity.” — Goethe

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“I hate women because they always know where things are.” — James Thurber

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“We don’t like their sound, and guitar music is on the way out.” — Decca Recording Company executive, turning down the Beatles, 1962

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“When you are 8 years old, nothing is any of your business.” — Lenny Bruce

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“No one can earn a million dollars honestly.” — William Jennings Bryan

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“I told the doctor I broke my leg in two places. He told me to quit going to those places.” — Henny Youngman

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“Complete masculinity and stupidity are often indistinguishable.” — H.L. Mencken

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“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

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“I have only one superstition. I touch all the bases when I hit a home run.” — Babe Ruth

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