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Except for our thoughts, there is nothing absolutely in our power. -- Descarte
Except I be by Sylvia in the night, There is no music in the nightingale.
-- William Shakespeare (1564-1616), The Two Gentlemen of Verona -- Act iii, Sc. 1...
EXCEPTIONALLY WELL QUALIFIED: Has committed no major blunders to date.
-- Interpreting supervisors comments......
EXCEPTION, n. A thing which takes the liberty to differ from other things of its class, as an honest man, a truthful woman, etc.
The exception proves the rule" is an expression constantly upon the...
Exceptions always outnumber rules.
Exceptions prove the rule - and wreck the budget. -- Miller's Law
Exceptions rule.
Except wind stands as never it stood, It is an ill wind turns none to good.
-- Thomas Tusser (c. 1515-1580) -- A Description of the Properties of Wind...
EXCERPTS FROM LIFE'S LITTLE INSTRUCTION BOOK, VOLUMES I AND II 35.
Plant a tree on your birthday. 47. Don't waste time learning the "tricks of the trade....
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
-- The Constitution of the United States of America Amendment 8, 1791...

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