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Nicholas Samstag (1904-1968) was a German-born American writer known for his profound philosophical thoughts and unique literary style. His works primarily consist of novels and short stories, exploring the essence of human existence and the relationship between individuals and society.

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“Judas sold his soul for thirty pieces of silver; Faust sold his for some extra years of youth; Marilyn Monroe deserted Jesus Christ for Arthur Miller.”

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Book:The Uses of Ineptitude; Or: How Not to Want to Do Better

Source: The Uses of Ineptitude; Or: How Not to Want to Do Better

“Our sainted aunts prate of living for others while our rich uncles call us mollycoddles for not fighting for what we want. Murder is a patriotic act if you commit it in a uniform; it is the blackest sin if you kill someone while wearing a gray flannel suit.”

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Book:The Uses of Ineptitude; Or: How Not to Want to Do Better

Source: The Uses of Ineptitude; Or: How Not to Want to Do Better

“The wonder is not that so many people have sick or battered souls, but that they think they have souls at all.”

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Book:The Uses of Ineptitude; Or: How Not to Want to Do Better

Source: The Uses of Ineptitude; Or: How Not to Want to Do Better

About the Author

Born: 1904
Died: 1968
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 3

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