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Finley Peter Dunne

(1867—1936)

U.S. humorist

Don't jump on a man unless he's down.

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(1867-1936) U.S. humorist Trust everybody, but cut the cards. www.english-slang.com

(1867-1936) U.S. humorist The past always looks better than it was; it's only pleasant because it isn't here. www.english-slang.com

(1867-1936), 1900 U.S. humorist Ye can lade a man up to th' university, but ye can't make him think. www.english-slang.com

(1867-1936) U.S. humorist Comfort the afflicted, and afflict the comfortable. www.english-slang.com

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Russell Peters rips on people's accents.