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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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“The artistic impulse seems not to wish to produce finished work. It certainly deserts us half-way, after the idea is born; and if we go on, it is labor.”

Ifs Way Art Ideas Seems Artist Wish Born Half Produce Goes On Labor Finished Artistic Desert Impulse Working It Half Way Finished Work

Book:This Simian World

Source: This Simian World

“The creatures that want to live a life of their own, we call wild. If wild, then no matter how harmless, we treat them as outlaws, and those of us who are specially well brought up shoot them for fun.”

Ifs Want Wells Matter Fun Creatures Treats Hunting Outlaw

Book:This Simian World

Source: This Simian World

“If you don't go to other men's funerals, they won't go to yours.”

Ifs Men Humor Funny Death Dying Funeral

Author:Clarence Day

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

Ifs Children Parent Chance Good Day Good Chance

Author:Clarence Day

“You can't sweep other people off their feet, if you can't be swept off your own.”

People Ifs Life Inspirational Wisdom Feet

Book:The Crow's Nest

Source: The Crow's Nest

“As to modesty and decency, if we are simians we have done well, considering: but if we are something else-fallen angels-we have indeed fallen far.”

Ifs Wells Done Evolution Angel Fallen Modesty Considering Decency Fallen Angels

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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