“Love looks through a telescope; envy, through a microscope.”
Quote by Josh Billings
Work
Everybody's Friend, Or Josh Billing's Encyclopedia and Proverbial Philosophy of Wit and Humor
This book is a compilation of humorous anecdotes and proverbial wisdom, showcasing Josh Billing's expertise in the realms of wit and humor. more
Author
Josh Billings
Josh Billings, born on April 21, 1818, was a renowned American humorist. His works are known for their wit, humor, and satire, which have won the hearts of many readers. His life was full of legend, transitioning from a farmer to a writer, which became the theme of many stories. more
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“In such diffused changes of culture two factors are necessary: contact and understanding.”
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“Historically, there had been many periods of Chinese Renaissance.”