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“The Earthworm plows the whole world with his tunnels, drains and aerates the earth… If you ever buy any land, be sure it has plenty of Earthworms toiling and moiling all day so that you can sit down and relax.”

Quote by Will Cuppy

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Will Cuppy, an American critic born on August 23, 1884, and died on September 19, 1949, is renowned for his unique sense of humor and insightful observations in his critical works. His influence on American literature and culture has been profound. more

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