“The difference between our decadence and the Russians is that while theirs is brutal, ours is apathetic.”
Quote by James Thurber
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James Thurber
James Thurber was a renowned American cartoonist and writer. Born on December 8, 1894, and died on November 2, 1961, Thurber is known for his humor and satire in his works, which have had a profound impact on American literature and cartoon art. more
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