“A sense of humor judges one's actions and the actions of others from a wider reference. It pardons shortcomings, it consoles failure.”
Quote by Thornton Wilder
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Thornton Wilder
American playwright, renowned for his works 'Our Town' and 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'. His works are characterized by deep insight and a unique style, profoundly influencing 20th-century American theater. more
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