Quote/Counterquote
Origins, uses and abuses of famous quotations and phrases
January 28, 2026
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Hello! I am no longer posting on this old blog. You can find my posts about famous quotations on my other blog ThisDayinQuotes.com. To go t...
October 29, 2022
“I never promised you a rose garden.”
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THE ORIGIN OF THE FAMOUS LINE: “I Never Promised You a ...
April 10, 2022
“The shot heard round the world.”
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THE ORIGINAL THING HEARD ROUND THE WORLD: “The shot heard round the world.” Ralph W...
March 20, 2022
“A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”
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THE FAMOUS UNCF SLOGAN: “A mind is a terrible thing to waste.” Adverti...
February 24, 2022
Why laws, iPads, writing and porn are like sausages…
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THE FAMOUS SAUSAGE SIMILE: “Laws are like sausages. It’s b...
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