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Quotes about noses

Noses, often overlooked in the grand tapestry of human features, hold a unique place in our lives and literature. They are not just functional appendages for breathing and smelling; they are symbols of identity, character, and even humor. The nose, with its distinct shape and size, can be a source of pride or self-consciousness, a subject of fascination or jest. This duality makes it a rich topic for quotes, as it embodies both the physical and the metaphorical. People are drawn to quotes about noses because they often capture the essence of individuality and the quirks that make us human. Whether it's a playful nod to its peculiarities or a profound reflection on its role in our sensory experiences, quotes about noses resonate with us on multiple levels. They remind us of the beauty in diversity and the importance of embracing our unique features. In a world that often seeks uniformity, the nose stands out as a testament to personal identity and the stories we carry with us.

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When we conquer ourselves, then everything will be conquered: oneself, others, and all the sense objects as well, coming in by way of the eyes, ears, nose, tongue and body -- it will all get conquered like this.
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Americans like to talk about (or be told about) Democracy but, when put to the test, usually find it to be an 'inconvenience.' We have opted instead for an authoritarian system disguised as a Democracy. We pay through the nose for an enormous joke-of-a-government, let it push us around, and then wonder how all those assholes got in there.
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I thought one only had to speak Latin through one's nose and bite off the end.
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About 20 percent of the genetic information in your nose doesn't match anything that we've ever seen before.
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I thought my nose was too prominent so I had this corrected via plastic surgery in 1959.
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And I know this world is so cold and deceiving but I keep my head up like my nose is bleeding.
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If you keep your nose to the grindstone, you don’t have any nose,
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The three-breasted woman was very much at the top of my list in [original 'Total recall']. Like I said, I was fourteen! I remember Arnold [Schwarzenegger] pulling that big tracker out of his nose and freaking out about that. I remember going through the immigration booth where their face splits open with that heavyset redheaded lady. So there were a lot of these little moments that I remember.
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Pearl rolled a tiny pink speck in her fingers, possibly part of Rose's new leg that I'd tried so hard to make a good match. Pearl laughed and flicked it away as if it was snot out of her nose. I suddenly couldn't stand it. I rushed at her.She saw I wasn't playing around. She ran for it but I caught up with her along the landing. I punched her hard in the chest and she staggered back wards - back and back, and then she wobbled and went right over, down the stairs.
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What's the use of making mysteries? It only makes people want to nose 'em out.
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