The majority of the senior class of Vassar does not desire my company and I must confess having read specimens of their thought and sentiments that I do not desire the company of the majority of the senior class of Vassar.

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I would like to electrocute everyone who uses the word

I would like to electrocute everyone who uses the word "fair" in connection with income tax policies.

I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said.

I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said.

I would like to take you seriously but to do so would affront your intelligence.

I would like to take you seriously, but to do so would affront your intelligence.

A Conservative is a fellow who is standing athwart history yelling 'Stop!'

A Conservative is a fellow who is standing athwart history yelling 'Stop!'

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