Here you have learned the theories of life, " continued the Headmaster, resuming the thread of his discourse, "but after all, life is not a matter of theories. Life is a matter of facts. It calls on the young and the old alike to face these facts, even though they are hard and sometimes unpleasant. Your problem, for example, is to slay dragons. Heywood Broun
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  2. The ability to make love frivolously is the chief characteristic which distinguishes human beings from the beasts.

  3. He was of the mold from which great men are made. Having said of anything 'Let it be done' he at once felt not only that it was accomplished, but that he had done it himself.

  4. As the dragon charged it released huge clouds of hissing steam through its nostrils. It was almost as if a gigantic teapot had gone mad.

  5. With the suggestion of a compromise Gawaine mustered up enough courage to speak." What will you do if I surrender?" he asked." Why, I'll eat you, " said the dragon." And if I don't surrender?"" I'll eat you just the same.

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