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“There was no answer, no solution, no sop, no deliverance. What, then, did I do? I read faster.”

Quote by Leo Rosten

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Leo Rosten was an American author and teacher, born on April 11, 1908, and died on February 19, 1997. He is known for his humorous writing style and profound insights into American culture. more

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