“Humor is the contemplation of the finite from the point of view of the infinite.”
Quote by Christian Morgenstern
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Christian Morgenstern
Christian Morgenstern was a German poet and writer born on May 6, 1871, and died on March 31, 1914. His works are known for their unique imagination and humor, which have won him a wide audience. more
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