Emperor Norton Quotes

Whoever after due and proper warning shall be heard to utter the abominable word "Frisco", which has no linguistic or other warrant, shall be deemed guilty of High Misdemeanour, and shall pay into the Imperial Treasury as penalty the sum of twenty-five dollars.

Emperor Norton

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• It isn't hard to find injustice around us, but we must not let injustice smear the good deeds that do occur everyday.

  

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• I like to play poker. I have a nice poker group that's been going on for years.

  

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• Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master.

  

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• Because the GIs were sent massively to South Vietnam, maybe it's a good idea to have a broadcast for them.

  

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• I played Woodstock in '69, and it really changed my life. Without a doubt, it was the single event that really changed the way I felt about music. Up to that point, I hadn't really thought of myself as more serious musician, and I didn't really have that much interest in pop music.

  

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• I hate to look at the stuff I've written and consider what it means or why I do it.

  

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• I'm often daydreaming, and it's because I've always liked the idea of there being something more than the normal world.

  

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• The Empress has been connected with the ideas of universal fecundity and in a general sense with activity.

  

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• Writing, overall, has never been what I'd call fun. It's fulfilling. It doesn't come real easy for me.

  

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• Be realistic: Plan for a miracle.

  

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• Some people are so sensitive that they feel snubbed if an epidemic overlooks them.

  

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• In England, success in the profession of the law leads to some very great objects of ambition; and yet how few men, born to easy fortunes, have ever in this country been emminent in that profession?

  

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• Muhammad Ali struck us in the middle of America's darkest night, in the heart of its most threatening gathering storm. His power toppled the mightiest of foes, and his intense light shined on America, and we were able to see clearly injustice, inequality, poverty, pride, self realization, courage, laughter, love, joy and religious freedom for all.

  

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• I would love to get into acting. I really enjoy acting - portraying other personalities and approaching different levels and whatnot - that would be awesome.

  

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• I might go my whole life stealing money. I got paid to play basketball, which is a scam. I get paid to watch basketball, which is a scam.

  

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• It's one thing for other people to see potential in you, and it's quite another for you to understand that and see it in yourself.

  

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• I always have two pairs of glasses: geeky black Warby Parker frames and Wayfarer Ray Bans. Those are key!

  

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• The duties he won't have are budget, budget development, supervision and discipline of employees. Clearly, Carrol Henderson has played a key role in education and promotion. That's where we need him most.

  

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• Whoever after due and proper warning shall be heard to utter the abominable word "Frisco", which has no linguistic or other warrant, shall be deemed guilty of High Misdemeanour, and shall pay into the Imperial Treasury as penalty the sum of twenty-five dollars.

  

  Emperor Norton
  • Guilty
  • Treasury
  • Utter