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“Humor is... despair refusing to take itself seriously.”

Quote by Arland Ussher

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Arland Ussher, born in 1899 in the United States, was an outstanding essayist. His works are renowned for their profound insights and unique style, which have had a profound impact on 20th-century literature. more

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