Absorption in things other than self is the secret of a happy life. - James Cagney

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As soon as it is held that any belief, no matter what, is important for some other reason than that it is true, a whole host of evils is ready to spring up.

James Cagney

Absorption in things other than self is the secret of a happy life.

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You dirty, double-crossing rat.

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Perhaps people, and kids especially, are spoiled today, because all the kids today have cars, it seems. When I was young you were lucky to have a bike.

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My childhood was surrounded by trouble, illness, and my dad's alcoholism, but as I said, we just didn't have the time to be impressed by all those misfortunes. I have an idea that the Irish possess a built-in don't-give-a-damn that helps them through all the stress.

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Find your mark, look the other fellow in the eye, and tell the truth.

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Learn your lines… plant your feet… look the other actor in the eye… say the words… mean them.

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