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    I can call nothing by name if that is not his name. I call a cat
    a cat, and Rollet a rogue.
    [Fr., Je ne puis rien nommer si ce n'est par son nom;
    J'appelle un chat un chat, et Rollet un fripon.]

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The dodgerest of all the dodgers.

The dodgerest of all the dodgers.

by Charles Dickens Found in: Names Quotes,
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A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.

by Bible Found in: Names Sayings, General Sayings,
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He lives who dies to win a lasting name.

He lives who dies to win a lasting name.

by William Drummond (1) Found in: Names Quotes,
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And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My
name is Legion: for we are read more

And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My
name is Legion: for we are many.

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Called me wessel, Sammy--a wessel of wrath.

Called me wessel, Sammy--a wessel of wrath.

by Charles Dickens Found in: Names Quotes,
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I came to live in a country I love; some people label me a defector. I have loved men and read more

I came to live in a country I love; some people label me a defector. I have loved men and women in my life; I've been labeled "the bisexual defector." Want to know another secret? I'm even ambidextrous. I don't like labels. Just call me Martina.

by Martina Navratilova Found in: Names Quotes,
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I know there's a Derby out there with my name on it.

I know there's a Derby out there with my name on it.

by Pat Day Found in: Names Quotes,
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In England, I'm a horror movie director. In Germany, I'm a filmmaker. In the US, I'm a bum.

In England, I'm a horror movie director. In Germany, I'm a filmmaker. In the US, I'm a bum.

by John Carpenter Found in: Names Quotes,
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Known by the sobriquet of "The Artful Dodger."

Known by the sobriquet of "The Artful Dodger."

by Charles Dickens Found in: Names Quotes,
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