P. J. O'Rourke Quotes
Because of their cuisine, Germans don't consider farting rude. They'd certainly be out of luck if they did.
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One never knows whether people have principles on principle or whether for their own personal satisfaction.
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Looking out of the window at the infinite sky, I prayed out, 'Dear Baby Jesus, I am sorry for my sin, even though I do not know what they are, which seems a bit unfair if it is going to be held against me. But that is your way. And I am not questioning your wisdomosity. In future, however, would it be possible for my life to be not so entirely crap? Thank you.
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Because of their cuisine, Germans don't consider farting rude. They'd certainly be out of luck if they did.
