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Clarence Day

(1885—1933)

U.S. humorist

If your parents didn't have any children, there's a good chance that you won't have any.

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Clarence Day

(1885-1933) U.S. humorist The first half of our lives is ruined by our parents and the second half by our children. www.english-slang.com

H.W. Shaw

(aka Josh Billings) (1815-1885) U.S. humorist Newfoundland dogs are good to save children from drowning, but you must have a pond of water handy and a child, or else there […] www.english-slang.com

Ogden Nash

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Ringgold Lardner

(1885-1933), "How to Write Short Stories" A good many young writers make the mistake of enclosing a stamped, self-addressed envelope big enough for the manuscript to come back in. This […] www.english-slang.com

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Albert Einstein

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