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(1863—1952), Articles and Essays

Life is not a spectacle or a feast; it is a predicament.

(1863—1952), Soliloquies in England

There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

Man is a complex being; he makes deserts bloom and lakes die.

Man is a complex being; he makes deserts bloom--and lakes die.

(1934-- )

U.S. activist

America is an enormous frosted cupcake in the middle of millions of starving people.

(1934-- )

U.S. political activistjournalist

I have yet to hear a man ask for advice on how to combine marriage and a career.

(1934--)

U.S. activist

I can't mate in captivity.

(1934--)

U.S. activist

I do not like to write, but I like to have written.

(1934--)

U.S. activist

Some of us are becoming the men we wanted to marry.

(aka Josh Billings)

(1815—1885)

U.S. humorist

Newfoundland dogs are good to save children from drowning, but you must have a pond of water handy and a child, or else there will be no profit in boarding a Newfoundland.