“It is more comfortable to feel that we are a slight improvement on a monkey than such a fallin' off from the angels.”
Quote by Finley Peter Dunne
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Finley Peter Dunne
Finley Peter Dunne was an American humorist, journalist, and radio personality renowned for his satirical and witty observations on American society and politics. Born on July 10, 1867, in Chicago, Illinois, Dunne spent the majority of his career in New York City. He is most famous for his newspaper column, 'The Gas House Gang,' which featured the character of Mr. Dooley, an Irish-American everyman with a sharp wit. Dunne passed away on April 24, 1936. more
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