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Fire, World

You're an old-timer if you can remember when setting the world on fire was a figure of speech.

- Franklin P. Jones

Other quotes by Franklin P. Jones


Nothing makes it easier to resist temptation than a proper bringing-up, a sound set of values - and witnesses.

- Franklin P. Jones

One trouble with developing speed reading skills is that by the time you realize a book is boring you've already finished it.

- Franklin P. Jones

Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance or a stranger.

- Franklin P. Jones

Love doesn't make the word go 'round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.

- Franklin P. Jones

It's a strange world of language in which skating on thin ice can get you into hot water.

- Franklin P. Jones

Anybody who finds it easy to make money on the horses is probably in the dog food business.

- Franklin P. Jones

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