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One of the best temporary cures for pride and affectation is seasickness a man who wants to vomit never puts on airs.

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Josh Billings
Age: 67 †
Born: 1818
Born: April 21
Died: 1885
Died: October 14
Humorist
Writer
Lanesboro
Massachusetts
Henry Wheeler Shaw
Comedy
Affectation
Best
Vomit
Never
Temporary
Men
Cures
Puts
Air
Seasickness
Pride
Vomiting
Wants
Airs

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