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Read a file
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You could, for example, store each line in a list (of quotes), instead of print it.
And to choose a random one, use random module's random.choice.

As an aside, it is recommended to use a context manager when working with files (here is one of many resources on the subject).
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Read a file - by afovio - Mar-10-2018, 01:56 PM
RE: Read a file - by j.crater - Mar-10-2018, 02:51 PM

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