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The Rules

«Life is the only game in which the object of the game is to learn the rules»
«I try not to break the rules but merely to test their elasticity.»
«I made a game effort to argue but two things were against me: the umpires and the rules.»
«I believe that every English poet should read the English classics, master the rules of grammar before he attempts to bend or break them, travel abroad, experience the horror of sordid passion and-if he is lucky enough-know the love of an honest woman.»
«Men have laid down the rules and definitions by which the world is run, and one of the objects of their definitions is woman»
«If you work hard and play by the rules, this country is truly open to you. You can achieve anything.»
«I don't know the rules of grammar. If you're trying to persuade people to do something, or buy something, it seems to me you should use their language.»
«Life is a game in which the rules are constantly changing; nothing spoils a game more than those who take it seriously. Adultery? Phooey! You should never subjugate yourself to another nor seek the subjugation of someone else to yourself. If you follow that Crispian principle you will be able to say ''Phooey,'' too, instead of reaching for your gun when you fancy yourself betrayed.»
«Mom and Dad can make the rulesAnd certain things forbid,But I can make them wish that theyhad never had a kid.»
Author: Bill Watterson (Author) | Keywords: dad, dads, forbid, kid, mom, moms, The Rules
«Life is like music, it must be composed by ear, feeling and instinct, not by rule. Nevertheless one had better know the rules, for they sometimes guide in doubtful cases, though not often.»

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