Quote of the moment:
As Aristotle said, "hearing out a poor argument is worse than a kick in the penis," but he wore Greek penis armor at all times, so...
Lucky number 13 in my series of lesser-known quotes from historical persons. Tsar Nicholas, renowned for his charm and obliviousness to communism, spouted this quip to a diner at a banquet in St. Petersburg shortly before being deposed.
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