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O'Connor, Flannery

The main concern of the fiction writer is with mystery at it is incarnated in human life.

Odlum, Hortense

Persons who convince themselves that under one set of conditions only can they lead interesting and satisfying lives lay themselves open to bitter disappointments and frustrations.

O'Keeffe, Georgia

Where I was born, and where and how I have lived is unimportant. It is what I have done and where I have been that should be of interest.

Old Testament

Forsake not an old friend; for the new is not comparable to him: a new friend is as new wine; when it is old, thou shalt drink it with pleasure.

Olney, Judith

Always serve too much hot fudge on hot fudge sundaes. It makes people overjoyed, and puts them in your debt.

Oppenheim, James

The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance the wise grows it under his feet.

O'Rourke, P. J.

Humans are the only animals that have children on purpose with the exception of guppies, who like to eat theirs.

O'Rourke, P. J.

Politicians are interested in people. Not that this is always a virtue. Fleas are interested in dogs.

Orben, Robertt

Live your life so that if someone says "Be yourself," it's good advice.

Orben, Robert

Most people would like to be delivered from temptation but would like it to keep in touch.

Orwell, George

The quickest way to end a war is to lose it.

Osmond, Marie

If you're going to be able to look back on something and laugh about it, you might as well laugh about it now.

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