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“God cannot be solemn, or he would not have blessed man with the incalculable gift of laughter.”

Quote by Sydney J. Harris

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Sydney J. Harris

Sydney J. Harris was an American journalist renowned for his wit and incisive commentary. Born on September 14, 1917, in Chicago, Illinois, he passed away on December 8, 1986. Harris was a prominent figure in journalism, particularly for his newspaper columns. more

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