Every American, to the last man, lays claim to a "sense" of humor and guards it as his … - E. B. White

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E. B. White

Every American, to the last man, lays claim to a "sense" of humor and guards it as his most significant spiritual trait, yet rejects humor as a contaminating element wherever found. America is a nation of comics and comedians; nevertheless, humor has no stature and is accepted only after the death of the perpetrator.

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