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Joshua Billings

(1919—1885)

U.S. humorist

Never work before breakfast; if you have to work before breakfast, eat your breakfast first.

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(1853-1937) U.S. humorist A woman is as old as she looks before breakfast. www.english-slang.com

(1908--) U.S. economist It takes some skill to spoil a breakfast--even the English can't do it! www.english-slang.com

Man has his will--but woman has her way! www.english-slang.com

(1818-1885), The Complete Works of Josh Billings, 1919 Don't borrow or lend, but if you must do one, lend. www.english-slang.com

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