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"What, knocked a tooth out? Never mind, dear, laugh it off, laugh it off; it's all part of life's rich pageant"Arthur Marshall
Any creature that has evolved far enough to appreciate the philosophical dictum," Know thyself, "must sooner or later face it.Globe and Mail (2003)
He has tennis streets smarts, but can also get philosophical.Globe and Mail (2003)
His thoughts were a jumble and too philosophical for comfort.Fraser, Anthea Death Speaks Softly
However, bassist Daniel P Carter was philosophical about any snubbing of other British acts, telling NME.NME (New Musical Express) (2002)
I approach the origin of species from the perspective of Christianity and philosophical theism.Glasgow Herald (2002)
It was a modern version of the Faust theme, but comic, not philosophical , with apologies to Goethe and Marlowe.Hilton, John Buxton The Innocents at Home (A Superintendent Kenworthy novel)
Mr Bush, his last efforts spent, seemed relaxed, confident and almost philosophical.Belfast Telegraph (2004)
There is a meeting of minds when it comes to thoughtful, philosophical discussions.Michael Geary MOON ASTROLOGY FOR LOVERS (2002)
These absurd philosophical abstractions continued to bother him once brought to a head by Penelope's searching questions.Meek, M R D A Worm of Doubt
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