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Looking for a quote about sensitivity -- something like "Only those who suffer the prick of the thorn can appreciate the beauty of the rose." Anybody know?
posted by Brzht on Jan 21, 2009 - 3 answers

Have you ever heard the expression "Great seats at a bad show" or "Great tickets for a bad show" or something like that? Do you remember where you heard it?
posted by Brzht on Jan 13, 2009 - 3 answers

What is the origin of the saying "Wherever we go, there we are"? [more inside]
posted by unSane on Jul 13, 2006 - 35 answers

Where does the phrase "X, Y, Z Oh my!" come from? I read it all over the web, but I don't get the reference.
posted by DangerIsMyMiddleName on Feb 16, 2005 - 5 answers