There are two insults which no human will endure: the assertion that he hasn't a sense of humor, and doubly impertinent that he has never known trouble.
¶ (Attributed)
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Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) American novelist, playwright
Intellectually I know America is no better than any other country; emotionally I know she is better than every other country.
¶ Radio interview, Berlin (29 Dec 1930)
Reported in NY Times (30 Dec 1930)
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