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History is a better guide than good intentions.


Jeane Kirkpatrick

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JOHN RAY Hell is paved with good intentions.
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BIBLE A poor original is better than a good imitation.
ELLA WHEELER WILCOX A good friend is better than a near relation.
PROVERB A good retreat is better than a bad stand
IRISH SAYINGS Hell is paved with good intentions, not bad ones
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW Acting on a good idea is better than just having a good idea.
ROBERT HALF Good taste is better than bad taste, but bad taste is better than no taste.
ARNOLD BENNETT Good taste is better than bad taste but bad taste is better than no taste
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AGNES DE MILLE A good education is usually harmful to a dancer. A good calf is better than a good head.
AGNES MILLE A good education is usually harmful to a dancer. A good calf is better than a good head.
AGNES GEORGE DEMILLE A good education is usually harmful to a dancer. A good calf is better than a good head.
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