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“A man that'd expict to thrain lobsters to fly in a year is called a loonytic; but a man that thinks men can be tur-rned into angels by an iliction is called a rayformer an' remains at large.”

Quote by Finley Peter Dunne

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Finley Peter Dunne
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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