"I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it."
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Quotes by Stephen Leacock
Stephen Leacock, born on June 30, 1869, in England and later a cherished figure in Canada, was a prolific author, humorist, and social commentator whose wit captivated readers across the globe. Renowned for his delightful essays and comedic novels, such as "Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town," Leacock’s keen observations of human nature and society made him a beloved literary figure in the early 20th century. His legacy endures through the laughter he inspired and the insightful reflections on everyday life that continue to resonate today.
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"I detest life-insurance agents: they always argue that I shall some day die, which is not so."
Stephen Leacock
"It is to be observed that 'angling' is the name given to fishing by people who can't fish."
Stephen Leacock
"Personally, I would sooner have written Alice in Wonderland than the whole Encyclopedia Britannica."
Stephen Leacock"Advertising: the science of arresting the human intelligence long enough to get money from it."
Stephen Leacock"A half truth, like half a brick, is always more forcible as an argument than a whole one. It carries better."
Stephen Leacock
"Men are able to trust one another, knowing the exact degree of dishonesty they are entitled to expect."
Stephen Leacock