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A paraprosdokian is a figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader or listener to re frame or reinterpret the first part. It is frequently used for humorous or dramatic effect, sometimes producing an anticlimax.
? 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 the list.
? 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.
? A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk, I have a work station.
? How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, But it takes a whole box to start a campfire?
? Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.
? I thought I wanted a career, Turns out I just wanted pay checks.
? Whenever I fill out an application, In the part that says "If an emergency, notify:" I put "DOCTOR".
? I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
? Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.
? You don't need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.
? The voices in my head may not be real, But they have some good ideas!
? Hospitality: making your guests feel like they're at home, Even if you wish they were.
? There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down So they can't get away.
? 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.
? 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.
? If you are supposed to learn from your mistakes, Why do some people have more than one child? | 
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