"There wouldn't be half as much fun in the world if it weren't for children and men, and there ain't a mite of difference between them under the skins."

Man, Men, Children, Difference, Fun

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"There wouldn't be half as much fun in the world if it weren't for children and men, and there ain't a mite of difference between them under the skins."

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