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A quotation from Josh Billings

> Q. — What is pity?
> A. — Cheap charity.

**Josh Billings** (1818-1885) American humorist, aphorist [pseud. of Henry Wheeler Shaw]
_Josh Billings’ Farmer’s Allminax,_ 1871-12 (1871 ed.)

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A quotation from **Josh Billings**

> I dont know ov enny thing more remorseless, on the face ov the earth, than 7 per cent interest.
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> [I don’t know of anything more remorseless on the face of the earth than 7 percent interest.]

**Josh Billings** (1818-1885) American humorist, aphorist […]

There are lots of people who mistake their imagination for their memory. - Josh Billings
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Quote of the Day “I notice that when a man runs his head against a post, he cusses the post first, all creation next, and something else last, and never thinks of cussing himself.” — Josh Billings, Josh Billings’ Trump Kards

“I notice that when a man runs his head against a post, he cusses the post first, all creation next, and something else last, and never thinks of cussing himself.” — Josh Billings, Josh Billings’ Trump Kards
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A quotation from **Josh Billings**

> A good karakter is allwuss gained bi inches, but iz often lost in one chunk.
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> [A good character is always gained by inches, but is often lost in one chunk.]

**Josh Billings** (1818-1885) American humorist, aphorist [pseud. of Henry Wheeler Shaw]
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Quote of the Day “Young fools are comparatively harmless; it is the old fools that make most of the trouble in this world.” — Josh Billings, Josh Billings’ Trump Kards

“Young fools are comparatively harmless; it is the old fools that make most of the trouble in this world.” — Josh Billings, "Chips," Josh Billings’ Trump Kards
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"Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well." - Josh Billings

📖 "Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well." - Josh Billings (via brainyquote.com)

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Josh Billings knows what true wealth is.

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Quote of the Day “Revenge sometimes sleeps, but vanity always keeps one eye open.” — Josh Billings, "Chips," The Complete Works of Josh Billings

“Revenge sometimes sleeps, but vanity always keeps one eye open.” — Josh Billings, "Chips," The Complete Works of Josh Billings
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Quote of the Day “About one-half the discomfort of this life is the result of getting tired of ourselves.” — Josh Billings, "Chips," The Complete Works of Josh Billings

“About one-half the discomfort of this life is the result of getting tired of ourselves.” — Josh Billings, "Chips," The Complete Works of Josh Billings
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A witty writer is like a porcupine: His quill makes no distinction between friend and foe ~ Josh Billings

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"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself."
* Josh Billings
Dogs teach us unconditional love every day. 🐾💖
Let’s cherish the bond we share with our furry companions. 🐶✨

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