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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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“There is an art of reading, as well as an art of thinking, and an art of writing.”

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“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.”

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Book:This Simian World

Source: This Simian World

“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.”

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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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