“Men are able to trust one another, knowing the exact degree of dishonesty they are entitled to expect.”
Quote by Stephen Leacock
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The social criticism of Stephen Leacock
This book features a compilation of Stephen Leacock's insightful and humorous writings that delve into the social issues and norms of his time, offering a critical perspective on the human condition and societal structures. more
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Stephen Leacock
Stephen Leacock was a renowned Canadian writer known for his humor and satire. His works, which extensively covered social commentary and satirical novels, have had a profound impact on later generations. more
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“I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.”
Source: Leacock on Life
“I detest life-insurance agents: they always argue that I shall some day die, which is not so.”
“Advertising: the science of arresting the human intelligence long enough to get money from it.”
Source: Leacock on Life
“Life, we learn too late, is in the living, the tissue of every day and hour.”
Source: Feast of Stephen
“Many a man in love with a dimple makes the mistake of marrying the whole girl.”
Source: Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
“The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.”
“He flung himself from the room, flung himself upon his horse and rode madly off in all directions.”