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No religion except ours has taught that man is born in sin; none of the philosophical sects has admitted it; none therefore has spoken the truth

Pensées

Strange, how the best moments of our lives we scarcely notice except in looking back.

Red Country

I do not believe that true optimism can come about except through tragedy.

Two-Part Invention: The Story of a Marriage

Knowledge has no value except that which can be gained from its application toward some worthy end.

Think and Grow Rich

If I were in Steve Prefontaine’s shoes, I’d have done the same thing he did. Except for all that running. I wouldn’t have done that.

This Book is Not FOR SALE

It’s better to err on the side of more, than less, except if you’re talking about killing people with the last name of Moore.

This Book Has No Title

The city was dark except for the building lights that seemed to appear like sores - like bandaids had been ripped off to expose the city's skin.

Underdog

I have never been reduced to begging somebody to leave me alone, but in your case I’ll make an exception.

Vanished

...because once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand.

The Velveteen Rabbit

And then she realized that after that Christmas party, she didn't really lose anything, except respect for everyone.

Write like no one is reading

This thought strengthened in me my belief that all men, without exception, deserve to be pitied, if only because they are alive.

The Woman of Rome

Each mistake teaches you something new about yourself. There is no failure, remember, except in no longer trying. It is the courage to continue that counts.

The Way of the Sword

Your eyes will always be closer to your soul than to any other part of your body except the heart.

Wisdom Collection: The Book of Wisdom

The sun would be better than a flashlight, except it doesn’t work at night. It probably needs to recharge its batteries from running all day.

Xazaqazax

I could scarf down a scarf faster than I could eat any other throat warmer, with the possible exception of your clenched hands around my neck.

Xazaqazax

I didn't want to smile and say thanks. Didn't want to pretend I'd done anything except survive

The Yellow Birds

Miracles prove nothing except to those whose faith is bought very cheap, sir.

The Yiddish Policemen's Union

Use those talents you have. You will make it. You will give joy to the world. Take this tip from nature: The woods would be a very silent place if no birds sang except those who sang best.

Bernard Meltzer

The best thing about the Kentucky Derby is that it is only two minutes long. It is the quickest event in sports, except for Sumo-wrestling & Mike Tyson fights. Maybe Drag-racing is quicker, but I have never been attracted to it.

Hunter S. Thompson

All my best friends are women except for one or two. I feel women are superior to men, and I love having them around. All that female energy is good for me.

John Polson

Defensive backs are the best players on the field. But when you get an exceptional player like a Deion Sanders or a Darrell Green - these guys are fast and they have very good technique. You have to work a little harder.

Jerry Rice