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Quote by James Thurber
The wit makes fun of other persons the satirist makes fun of the w

The wit makes fun of other persons the satirist makes fun of the world the humorist makes fun of himself, but in so doing, he identifies himself with people – that is, people everywhere, not for the purpose of taking them apart, but simply revealing their true nature. – James Thurber

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There are two kinds of light – the glow that illumines, and the glare that obscures. – James Thurber

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Im 65 and I guess that puts me in with the geriatrics. But if there were fifteen months in every year, Id only be 48. Thats the trouble with us. We number everything. Take women, for example. I think they deserve to have more than twelve years between the ages of 28 and 40. – James Thurber

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Although our intellect always longs for clarity and certainty, our nature often finds uncertainty fascinating. – Karl Von Clausewitz

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Behold the child, by Natures kindly law pleased with a rattle, tickled with a straw. – Alexander Pope

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Extremes in nature equal ends produce In man they join to some mysterious use. – Alexander Pope

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Im definitely a Polaroid camera girl. For me, what Im really excited about is bringing back the artistry and the nature of Polaroid. – Lady Gaga

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