10 Quotes & Sayings By Brian South

Brian South was born in the UK and has lived in the U.S. since 1999. He has worked for more than two decades as a freelance writer, editor, and graphic designer. His work has appeared in publications including The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Chicago Tribune, Esquire, Sports Illustrated, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, Forbes, Fortune Small Business, Men's Health Magazine, GQ Magazine, American Way Magazine, The History Channel Magazine , and many others Read more

He is also the author of two books about American history with an emphasis on Presidents: Alex Hamilton's 1796 Diary of the Battle of the Wabash River (2009) and Jefferson's Private Library (2011).

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Really the only time men and women get along is when women want sex. Brian South
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They say revenge is a dish best served cold. This isn’t correct. Revenge is a dish best served lukewarm or at room temperature (depending on the room) with a side of sauerkraut lightly sprinkled with pepper, a generous helping of golden brown roasted potatoes, and a large loaf of marble rye, washed down with any kind of unfiltered wheat beer. But whatever you do–and remember this, as it can be a matter of life or death–don’t put any sort of fruit in the beer. Fruit doesn’t belong in beer. Brian South
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When asked what profession they like least, most people will give the obvious answer: clowns. Brian South
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This is why it is important never to pick or smell flowers, and to always wear headgear when admiring them. Brian South
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Nothing says you care like sending someone a kitten. Brian South
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Brunch is such an odd thing. It was created by fat, lazy people who were too lazy to wake up at a reasonable hour and too fat to wait until the next proper time for dining. Brian South
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The less one knows about meat, the more one is able to enjoy it. Meat tastes wonderful, of course, but as with the lad hawking hard-to-find wares at unbelievable prices, it’s best not to ask too many questions. Brian South
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The toughest part about riding a horse is overcoming the urge to eat it. Brian South
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Sometimes the thing one wants most is the very thing that will get him killed with an axe. Brian South