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Victor Hugo

(1802—1885), French novelist

To dream is happiness; to wake is life.

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Life is a dream--but don't wake me. www.english-slang.com

in the wake of

[in the wake of] {prep.}, {literary} As a result of; right after; following. * /Many troubles follow in the wake of war./ * /There were heavy losses of property in […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Voltaire

Happiness is just a dream, but grief is real. by Volter

dream of

[dream of] {v.} To think about seriously; think about with the idea of really doing; consider seriously. - Usually used with a negative. * /I wouldn't dream of wearing shorts […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Bill Gates

If you can't make it good, make it LOOK good.

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right on

[right on] {adj.}, {interj.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Exclamation of animated approval "Yes," "That's correct," "You're telling […]

see through

[see through] {v.} 1. To understand the real meaning of or reason for; realize the falseness of. * /Mother saw through […]

hit the nail on the head

[hit the nail on the head] {v. phr.} To get something exactly right; speak or act in the most fitting or effective way. * […]

Albert Einstein

I have reached an age when, if someone tells me to wear socks, I don't have to.

bodge

[bodge] {v.} (also botch) To make a mess of or to fix poorly.

Plug-and-Play

[Plug-and-Play] A new hire who doesn't require training. * /"That new guy is totally plug-and-play."/