“Averageness is a quality we must put up with. Men march toward civilization in column formation, and by the time the van has learned to admire the masters the rear is drawing reluctantly away from the totem pole.”
Quote by Frank Moore Colby
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The pursuit of humor and other essays
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the intricacies of humor, examining its various expressions and cultural significance across different contexts. more
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