City people try to buy time as a rule, when they can, whereas country people are prepared to kill time, although both try to cherish in their mind's eye the notion of a better life ahead.

Quote by Edward Hoagland

Topics: Cities Quotes, Life Quotes, Time Quotes

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Like a kick in the butt, the force of events wakes slumberous talents.

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Silence is exhilarating at first - as noise is - but there is a sweetness...

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Many people have believed that they were Chosen, but none more baldly than the Texans.

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