She has more goodness in her little finger, than he…

She has more goodness in her little finger, than he has in his whole body.

Sourced, Polite Conversation (1738?)

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There are certain common privileges of a writer, the benefit whereof, I hope, there will be no reason to doubt; particularly, that where I am not understood, it shall be concluded, that something very useful and profound is couched underneath; and again, that whatever word or sentence is printed in a different character, shall be judged to contain something extraordinary either or wit of sublime.” - View Quote Details on There are certain common privileges of a writer, the benefit…
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I have always believed no matter how many shots I miss, I’m going to make the next one. - View Quote Details on I have always believed no matter how many shots I…