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Richard Armour (1906-1989) was an acclaimed American poet renowned for his witty and humorous verse. A graduate of the University of Southern California, he taught at his alma mater for many years. Armour's poetry was celebrated for its clever satire, light humor, and accessible style, covering topics from everyday life to literary allusions. His collections, including "The Angry Grapes," made him one of the most popular poets in mid-20th century America.

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Famous Richard Armour Quotes

“Retired is being tired twice, I've thought, first tired of working, then tired of not.”

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Book:Going Like Sixty: A Lighthearted Look at the Later Years

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“Book burning is a charming old custom, hallowed by antiquity. It has been practiced for centuries by fascists, communists, atheists, school children, rival authors, and tired librarians. Like everything of importance since the invention of the cloak and the shroud, its origins are cloaked in mystery and shrouded in secrecy. Some scholars believe that the first instance of book burning occurred in the Middle Ages, when a monk was trying to illuminate a manuscript. All agree that book burning was almost non-existent during the period when books were made of stone.”

“There are very few humorists who have written first-rate humor after they've become elderly.”

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“Middle age is the time of life that a man first notices in his wife.”

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