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Famous quotes containing the words prevents and/or poor:

“The fishermen say that the “thundering of the pond” scares the fishes and prevents their biting.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

“I went to my father’s at night. He spoke of poor John [Boswell’s brother] with disgust. I was shocked and said, “He’s your son, and God made him.” He answered very harshly, “If my sons are idiots, can I help it?””
—James Boswell (1740–1795)