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An optimist is a fellow who believes a housefly is looking for a way to get out.
George Jean Nathan
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George Jean Nathan
Age: 76 †
Born: 1882
Born: February 14
Died: 1958
Died: April 8
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The Russian dramatist is one who, walking through a cemetery, does not see the flowers on the graves. The American dramatist . . . Does not see the graves under the flowers.
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It is also said of me that I now and then contradict myself. Yes, I improve wonderfully as time goes on.
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