O solitude, where are the charms That sages have seen in thy face? Better dwell in the midst … - William Cowper - Quotesmemo.com

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have you ever noticed how a man orders food at a fast-food drive-through window?. . . men have an innate desire to be cute while placing their order through the drive-through microphone. It's as if they believe the invisible mike on the plastic menu screen is actually connected to a standup comedy stage somewhere in the recesses of the restaurant.

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William Cowper

O solitude, where are the charms That sages have seen in thy face? Better dwell in the midst of alarms, Than reign in this horrible place.

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have you ever noticed how a man orders food at a fast-food drive-through window?. . . men have an innate desire to be cute while placing their order through the drive-through microphone. It's as if they believe the invisible mike on the plastic menu screen is actually connected to a standup comedy stage somewhere in the recesses of the restaurant.

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