Quote by James Thurber
The story of Harold Ross, the New Yorker and me is a mere footnote

The story of Harold Ross, the New Yorker and me is a mere footnote to the story of our time, and we might as well face the truth that to researchers of the future, poking about among the ruins of time, we shall all be tiny glitters. But then, so are diamonds. – James Thurber

Other quotes by James Thurber

The nation that complacently and fearfully allows its artists and writers to become suspected rather than respected is no longer regarded as a nation possessed with humor or depth. – James Thurber

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Humor
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We all know that the theater and every play that comes to Broadway have within themselves, like the human being, the seed of self-destruction and the certainty of death. The thing is to see how long the theater, the play, and the human being can last in spite of themselves. – James Thurber

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Entertainment
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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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Light
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Jewelry
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Do not judge from mere appearances; for the lift laughter that bubbles on the lip often mantles over the depths of sadness, and the serious look may be the sober veil that covers a divine peace and joy. The bosom can ache beneath diamond brooches; and many a blithe heart dances under coarse wool. – Edwin Hubbel Chapin

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Jewelry

Now the melancholy God protect thee, and the tailor make thy garments of changeable taffeta, for thy mind is opal. – William Shakespeare, The Twelfth Night

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Jewelry

Let us not be too particular. It is better to have old second-hand diamonds than none at all. – Mark Twain

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Jewelry

When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure. – Peter Marshall

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Jewelry

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To me, acting is the most logical way for peoples neuroses to manifest themselves, in this great need we all have to express ourselves. – James Dean

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