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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• 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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• 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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• 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