Only the pure in heart can make a good soup

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Nothing is perfect. Life is messy

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When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear

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He wanted her. She’d never tell. Secretly she wanted him as well.

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It’s one of the different ones

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You can’t collect all the beautiful shells on the beach

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There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it…

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Having a baby is like suddenly getting the world’s worst roommate.

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We are made of all those who have built and broken us

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When a blind date stands you up, it’s time to quit

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