Quote by Horace Walpole
Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he isnt. A

Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he isnt. A sense of humor was provided to console him for what he is. – Horace Walpole

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Alexander at the head of the world never tasted the true pleasure that boys of his own age have enjoyed at the head of a school. – Horace Walpole

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I avoid talking before the youth of the age as I would dancing before them: for if ones tongue dont move in the steps of the day, and thinks to please by its old graces, it is only an object of ridicule. – Horace Walpole

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Theres always a source for humor. – Calvin Trillin

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Its your outlook on life that counts. If you take yourself lightly and dont take yourself too seriously, pretty soon you can find the humor in our everyday lives. And sometimes it can be a lifesaver. – Betty White

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I think God has a tremendous sense of humor. – Rainn Wilson

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Democratic politicians have disliked things Ive written, Republican politicians… if they all love you, you might as well be driving a Good Humor truck. – Adam Clymer

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