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Defining and analyzing humor is a pastime of humorless people.


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We call ourselves a free nation, and yet we let ourselves be told what cabs we can and can't take by a man at a hotel door, simply because he has a drum major's uniform on.

We call ourselves a free nation, and yet we let ourselves be told what cabs we can and can't take by a man at a hotel door, simply because he has a drum major's uniform on.



Why don't you get out of that wet coat and into a dry martini?

Why don't you get out of that wet coat and into a dry martini?



The free-lance writer is a man who is paid per piece or per word or perhaps.

The free-lance writer is a man who is paid per piece or per word or perhaps.



You might think that after thousands of years of coming up too soon and getting frozen, the crocus family would have had a little sense knocked into it.

You might think that after thousands of years of coming up too soon and getting frozen, the crocus family would have had a little sense knocked into it.



Anyone can do any amount of work, provided it isn't the work he is supposed be doing at that moment.

Anyone can do any amount of work, provided it isn't the work he is supposed be doing at that moment.



In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children.

In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children.



A boy can learn a lot from a dog: obedience, loyalty, and the importance of turning around three times before lying down.

A boy can learn a lot from a dog: obedience, loyalty, and the importance of turning around three times before lying down.



Dachshunds are ideal dogs for small children, as they are already stretched and pulled to such a length that the child cannot do much harm one way or the other.

Dachshunds are ideal dogs for small children, as they are already stretched and pulled to such a length that the child cannot do much harm one way or the other.



There is no such place as Budapest. Perhaps you are thinking of Bucharest, and there is no such place as Bucharest, either.

There is no such place as Budapest. Perhaps you are thinking of Bucharest, and there is no such place as Bucharest, either.



A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.

A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.





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My work ethic came from my parents and my fear of failure. I came from a small, predominantly black school and I didn't want to let them down.

My work ethic came from my parents and my fear of failure. I came from a small, predominantly black school and I didn't want to let them down.



The preciousness of every moment is emphasized with every tick of the clock. Isn't it a magnificent day today?

The preciousness of every moment is emphasized with every tick of the clock. Isn't it a magnificent day today?



Like most Latinas, I'm not afraid to speak my mind.

Like most Latinas, I'm not afraid to speak my mind.



Me racist? The only race I hate is the one you have to run.

Me racist? The only race I hate is the one you have to run.



If by how you dress, you are saying to guys, "Hey, look at my body," why would a guy want to get to know you?

If by how you dress, you are saying to guys, "Hey, look at my body," why would a guy want to get to know you?



Bring forward what is true, Write it so that it is clear, Defend it to your last breath!

Bring forward what is true, Write it so that it is clear, Defend it to your last breath!



To love yourself is a never-ending journey.

To love yourself is a never-ending journey.



A day for toil, an hour for sport, but for a friend is life too short.

A day for toil, an hour for sport, but for a friend is life too short.




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