Famous American Quotes/Tidbits on Wetshaving
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Famous American Quotes/Tidbits on Wetshaving
Just wanted to share these, as I really love these little tidbits:
“If you teach a poor young man to shave himself, and keep his razor in order, you may contribute more to the happiness of his life than in giving him a thousand guineas.”
— Benjamin Franklin
One of President Roosevelt's last visitors, outside of the physicians and his family, was John Gerardi, a barber. Colonel Roosevelt usually made a practice of shaving himself, but since he has been ill, he has been visited regularly by Gerardi.
Any other cool wet shaving/famous people facts or quotes out there?
Happy Shaving
-Cheap Shave Captain Don
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“If you teach a poor young man to shave himself, and keep his razor in order, you may contribute more to the happiness of his life than in giving him a thousand guineas.”
— Benjamin Franklin
One of President Roosevelt's last visitors, outside of the physicians and his family, was John Gerardi, a barber. Colonel Roosevelt usually made a practice of shaving himself, but since he has been ill, he has been visited regularly by Gerardi.
Any other cool wet shaving/famous people facts or quotes out there?
Happy Shaving
-Cheap Shave Captain Don
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Re: Famous American Quotes/Tidbits on Wetshaving
Welcome to SMF, Don!
I've seen the quote from Benjamin Franklin but I didn't know the one about President Roosevelt. Thanks for posting them.
- Murray
I've seen the quote from Benjamin Franklin but I didn't know the one about President Roosevelt. Thanks for posting them.
- Murray
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I would respectfully offer this gem, for your consideration ---
Profound, no? I wonder how most of us will react when we realize we could be experiencing that last mile.ScottB wrote: . . . As always in this hobby, the rabbit hole goes deep and becomes expensive and we also suffer the compressive effects of diminishing returns. The last mile is hideously expensive.
Gary
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Arthur Conan Doyle, while in medical school, was financially strapped and had to make do with a poor quality razor that wouldn't hold an edge. He commented one of the first things he did after qualifying as a Doctor was buy a good razor.
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I always enjoyed the quote from (now deceased) Congressman Jack Kemp: "Winning is like shaving; you do it every day or you wind up looking like a bum."
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In order to compete at the highest level of politics one must develop a taste for blood and strong drink.
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Squire
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But did he know when to stop? (And did he ever reveal that secret?)Squire wrote:Arthur Conan Doyle, while in medical school, was financially strapped and had to make do with a poor quality razor that wouldn't hold an edge. He commented one of the first things he did after qualifying as a Doctor was buy a good razor.
Chris
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Darned if I know but by that time I expect he also could afford a barber.
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Squire
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Re: Famous American Quotes/Tidbits on Wetshaving
"Why is it I always get my best ideas while shaving?" - Albert Einstein
"If this isn't nice, then what is?" - Kurt Vonnegut's Uncle Alex
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Welcome to SMF, John!
- Murray
- Murray
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Genesis 41:14 --- Then Pharaoh sent and called for Joseph, and they hurriedly brought him out of the dungeon; and when he had shaved himself and changed his clothes, he came to Pharaoh.
John, thx for joining SMF
John, thx for joining SMF
Gary
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
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Re: Famous American Quotes/Tidbits on Wetshaving
An old boss, 50 years ago, said "The distance between a gentleman and a bum is the thickness of a razor blade." I've remembered that for many years.
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