“To say that a schlemiel is a luckless person is to touch only the negative side. It is the schlemiel's avocation and profession to miss out on things, to muff opportunities, to be persistently, organically, preposterously and ingeniously out of place. A hungry schlemiel dreams of a plate of hot soup, and hasn't a spoon.”
Quote by Maurice Samuel
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Maurice Samuel
Maurice Samuel was an American novelist born on February 8, 1895, and died on May 4, 1972. His works are known for their profound psychological insights and critical reflections on social issues. more
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