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Stephen Leacock was a renowned Canadian writer known for his humor and satire. His works, which extensively covered social commentary and satirical novels, have had a profound impact on later generations.

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Famous Stephen Leacock Quotes

“With the Great Detective, to think was to act, and to act was to think. Frequently he could do both together.”

Thinking Together Detectives

Book:Nonsense Novels: Easyread Super Large 20pt Edition

Source: Nonsense Novels: Easyread Super Large 20pt Edition

“You know, many a man realizes late in life that if when he was a boy he had known what he knows now, instead of being what he is he might be what he won't; but how few boys stop to think that if they knew what they don't know instead of being what they will be, they wouldn't be?”

Ifs Thinking Knows Men Might Realizing Known Boys Late

Book:Literary Lapses

Source: Literary Lapses

“We think of the noble object for which the professor appears tonight, we may be assured that the Lord will forgive any one who will laugh at the professor.”

Thinking May Lord Laughing Economy Objects Forgiving Noble Tonight Professors Assured

Book:My Discovery of England

Source: My Discovery of England

“When actors begin to think, it's time for a change. They are not fitted for it.”

Thinking Actors Work Time For A Change

Author:Stephen Leacock

About the Author

Born: December 30, 1869
Died: March 28, 1944
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 96

Books & Sources

Leacock on LifeRelated source material

Feast of StephenRelated source material

Literary LapsesRelated source material

Sunshine Sketches of a Little TownRelated source material

Frenzied FictionRelated source material

My Discovery of EnglandRelated source material

My Remarkable UncleRelated source material

On the Front Line of Life: Stephen Leacock : Memories and Reflections, 1935-1944Related source material

The Penguin Stephen LeacockRelated source material

The social criticism of Stephen LeacockRelated source material

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