WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS TO BE SELF-EVIDENT
Credit: NY Times Crossword
July 13, 2014
Tom McCoy

How many of these "self-evident" truths can you identify from the following clues? The answers are familiar expressions using repetitive words.

1. Classic excuse for some male misbehavior
2. Declaration from Popeye
3. Lady Macbeth's summary of the situation
4. Yogi Berra's immortal words
5. Expression of resignation
6. "We will tolerate this no more!"
7. Explanation of certain male actions
8. Gertrude Stein's circular gem
9. Comment after the "tables are turned"
10. Not enough and not soon enough

Answers:

1. Boys will be boys.
2. "I yam what I yam."
3. "What's done is done."
4. "It ain't over 'til it's over."
5. It is what it is.
6. "Enough is enough."
7. A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do.
8. "A rose is a rose is a rose."
9. Fair is fair 
10. Too little too late