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Man is unconquerable because he can make even his helplessness so entertaining. His motto seems to be Even though He slay me, yet will I make fun of Him!
Christopher Morley
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Christopher Morley
Age: 66 †
Born: 1890
Born: May 5
Died: 1957
Died: March 28
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Bryn Mawr
Pennsylvania
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