“If there's any literary ability in a feller, getting fired out of a good government job will bring it out.”
Quote by Kin Hubbard
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Kin Hubbard
Cartoonist Kin Hubbard, born on September 1, 1868, and died on December 26, 1930. Hubbard was renowned for his humorous illustrations and satirical cartoons, which held a significant place in American culture during the early 20th century. more
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