The circulation of confidence is better than the circulation of money.
Excessively narrow reading is unhelpful, certainly. Reading only Serious Literature is no better than reading only trash in this respect.
I just love dogs, and there really is no better companion than an animal.
It ain't as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning.
There are certain things women are better at than men.
Movies, obviously, are a little more lucrative. The initial paycheck is better.
As a parent, I'd - I'd be a better father.
That was all and it was enough for me: fantasies are better left fantasies.
The better part of one's life consists of his friendships.
It is better to be unfaithful than to be faithful without wanting to be.
It’s better to be the rooster than the feather duster.
It is better to be likable than to be talented.
To be a naturalist is better than to be a king.
It's better not to work than to work in something you don't want to be working in.
Women are liked better when they lose.
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