#tenth

Nine-tenths of the existing books are nonsense and the clever books are the refutation of that nonsense. ↗

— Benjamin Disraeli

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Nine-tenths of tactics are certain, and taught in books: but the irrational tenth is like the kingfisher flashing across the pool, and that is the test of generals. ↗

— T. E. Lawrence

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Possession isn't nine-tenths of the law. It's nine-tenths of the problem. ↗

— John Lennon

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Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives. ↗

— C. S. Lewis

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Nine-tenths of our suffering is caused by others not thinking so much of us as we think they ought. ↗

— Mary Lyon

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I wish to be cremated. One tenth of my ashes shall be given to my agent, as written in our contract. ↗

— Groucho Marx

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I've been given so much, and if I can just give back a tenth of what I've been given, then it's all worth it. ↗

— Heather Matarazzo

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If you'll think about various series you've read, can you think of any instance in which, say, the tenth volume of the series is notably better than the first nine? I can't. ↗

— Thomas Perry

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I have not much interest in anyone's personal history after the tenth year, not even my own. Whatever one was going to be was all prepared before that. ↗

— Katherine Anne Porter

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If all you have to offer is a look that is supposed to be appealing, the you are going to be paid attention to about a tenth as long as you would be if when you speak you are interesting. ↗

— Julia Roberts

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