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Clarence Day was an American author born on November 18, 1874, and died on December 28, 1935. He is known for his humorous portrayal of family life and social phenomena, with notable works including 'Life with Father'.

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Famous Clarence Day Quotes

“The first thing the world does to a genius is to make him lose all his youth.”

World Firsts Doe Loses Youth Genius

Book:The Crow's Nest

Source: The Crow's Nest

“We talk of our mastery of nature, which sounds very grand; but the fact is we respectfully adapt ourselves, first, to her ways.”

Way Firsts Facts Sound Nature Mastery

Book:This Simian World

Source: This Simian World

“The test of a civilized person is first self-awareness, and then depth after depth of sincerity in self-confrontation.”

Firsts Persons Self Culture Justice Awareness Diversity Tests Self Awareness Social Justice Depth Civilized Sincerity Confrontation

Book:The Crow's Nest

Source: The Crow's Nest

“Ants are good citizens; they place group interest first. But they carry it so far, they have few or no political rights. An ant doesn't have the vote, apparently; he just has his duties.”

Firsts Political Interest Rights Groups Duty Citizens Vote Obligation Ants Good Citizen Political Rights

Book:This Simian World

Source: This Simian World

“Ants are good citizens: they place group interests first.”

Firsts Interest Responsibility Groups Citizens Ants Good Day Good Citizen

Book:This Simian World

Source: This Simian World

About the Author

Born: November 18, 1874
Died: December 28, 1935
Known for: Author
Quotes: 43

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