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lpbk2713

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6. I often think about an old quote ...

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Original post)

Mon May 25, 2026, 12:00 AM

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“I've never wished a man dead, but I have read some obituaries with great pleasure”

Sometimes attributed to Mark Twain but believed to be from Clarence Darrow.

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I graduated from high school in 1960. He was a year younger than I. He was the high school quarterback. [View all] 3Hotdogs May 24 OP

Sounds like a real asshole. Haggard Celine May 24 #1

Your initial feelings were understandable - he bullied you and for a high schooler, that is horrifying and can Marie Marie May 24 #2

This is the first time I have written or said anything about this to anyone. 3Hotdogs May 24 #3

Hope that your post and admission were cathartic for you. Marie Marie May 24 #4

Perhaps... wyn borkins May 24 #5

I often think about an old quote ... lpbk2713 Monday #6

I know of one obit. we are all going to read with extreme pleasure... 3Hotdogs Monday #7

And we won't even have to find the obituary section of the paper. JustABozoOnThisBus Monday #8

WHAT?? Some Thoughts Should Never See The Light Of Day. ColoringFool Monday #9