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Paraprosdokian: Figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently used in a humorous situation..
'Where there's a will, I want to be in it,' is a type of paraprosdokian. * I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness. * Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience. * The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on my list. * Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. * If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong. * We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public. * War does not determine who is right - only who is left. * Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad. * Evening news is where they begin with 'Good Evening,' and then proceed to tell you why it isn't. * To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research. * A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk, I have a work station. * I thought I wanted a career. Turns out I just wanted paychecks. * Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says, 'In case of emergency, notify:' I put 'DOCTOR.' * I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you. * Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy. * Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman. * A clear conscience is the sign of a fuzzy memory. * You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice. * Money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with. * There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can't get away. * I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. * You're never too old to learn something stupid. * To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target. * Nostalgia isn't what it used to be. * Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine. * Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car. * A diplomat is someone who tells you to go to hell in such a way that you look forward to the trip. * Hospitality is making your guests feel at home even when you wish they were. * I always take life with a grain of salt. Plus a slice of lemon and a shot of tequila. * When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water.
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