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“If travel has taught me nothing more, and it certainly has, it's this: you never know when some trifling incident, utterly without significance, may pitchfork you into adventure or, by the same token, may not.”

Quote by S. J. Perelman

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S. J. Perelman, an American humorist, was born on February 1, 1904, and passed away on October 17, 1979. Known for his unique humor style and sharp wit, he is considered one of the greatest humorists of the 20th century. more

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