Life is divided into the horrible and the miserable.

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Woody Allen (born Allan Stewart Konigsberg; November 30, 1935) is an American filmmaker, actor, writer, and comedian. In a career spanning more than seven decades, he has written for film, television, and theater. As a screenwriter, Allen holds the record of most wins (3) and nominations (16) for the Academy...

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I took a speed reading course and read 'War and Peace' in twenty minutes. It involves Russia.

Eighty percent of success is showing up.

Thought: Why does man kill? He kills for food. And not only food: frequently there must be a beverage.

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It is impossible to travel faster than the speed of light, and certainly not desirable, as one's hat keeps blowing off.

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Why are our days numbered and not, say, lettered?

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Misery no longer loves company. Nowadays it insists on it.

—Russell Baker

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The whole "misery loves company" thing never applies more than when you're breaking up. The thought that the other person is doing fine is simply too much to bear.

—Emily Giffin in Baby Proof

When we place more value on what other people think of us than on what we think of ourselves, it's a formula for misery.

—Suzanne Selfors in Mad Love

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Art is the stored honey of the human soul, gathered on wings of misery and travail.

—Theodore Dreiser

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You're immature. You've been unable to adjust to the idea of war."
"Yes, sir."
"You have a morbid aversion to dying. You probably resent the fact that you're at war and might get your head blown off any second."
"I more than resent it, sir. I'm absolutely incensed."
"… Misery depresses you. Ignorance depresses you. Persecution depresses you. Violence depresses you.… You know, it wouldn't surprise me if you're a manic depressive!

—Joseph Heller

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