Russell Meriwether Hughes (La Meri) Quotes
The first expression of religion was the dance, and the first motive of the dance was religion.
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A penny saved is two pence clear.
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When my girl do better than me, I still win. When I do better than her, she still wins.
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The first expression of religion was the dance, and the first motive of the dance was religion.
