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Quote by Don Marquis

“The art of newspaper paragraphing is to stroke a platitude until it purrs like an epigram.”

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Don Marquis, an American humorist, was born on July 29, 1878, and died on December 29, 1937. He is known for his witty short stories and column articles, with his most famous work being the 'Archy and Mehitabel' series. more

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