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James Thurber Quotes

Comedy has to be done en clair. You can't blunt the edge of wit or the point of satire with obscurity. Try to imagine a famous witty saying that is not immediately clear.
James Thurber

Biography

Author Profession: Comedian
Nationality: American
Born: December 8, 1894
Died: November 2, 1961

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Love is what you've been through with somebody.
James Thurber

It is better to know some of the questions than all of the answers.
James Thurber

Don't get it right, just get it written.
James Thurber

Progress was all right. Only it went on too long.
James Thurber

You can fool too many of the people too much of the time.
James Thurber

There is no exception to the rule that every rule has an exception.
James Thurber

Women are wiser than men because they know less and understand more.
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Blunt, Clear, Comedy, Done, Edge, Famous, Imagine, Immediately, Obscurity, Point, Satire, Saying, Try, Wit, Witty