Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.

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• Humor is the affectionate communication of
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• Satire is focused
  bitterness. Leo...
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• If you're going to do something wrong, at least enjoy it.
  - Leo...
• Second-rate people hire third-rate people. --
  Leo Rosten's...
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  Leo C....
• Any man who hates dogs and babies can't be all bad.
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• Machines certainly can solve problems, store information,
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