"Such squeamish youths as cannot bear to..." - Quote by Jane Austen
Such squeamish youths as cannot bear to be connected with a little absurdity are not worth a regret.
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More on Tolerance
“If a man is respectful he will not be treated with insolence. If he is tolerant he will win the multitude. If he is trustworthy in word his fellow men will entrust him with responsibility. If he is quick he will achieve results.”
“Tolerance comes of age. I see no fault committed that I myself could not have committed at some time or other.”
“We have to live and let live in order to create what we are.”
More on Absurdity
“If a drink was ice cold, it would be impossible to drink. Because it would be solid. Here's a drink, Mitch - it's ice cold. I guess I could lick it.”
“One time the power went out in my house and I had to use the flash on my camera to see my way around. I made a sandwich and took fifty pictures of my face. The neighbors thought there was lightning in my house.”
“I had some eyeglasses. I was walking down the street when suddenly the prescription ran out.”