"Total absence of humor renders life impossible."

Sidonie Gabrielle Colette, French Novelist

Humor, Life, Absence

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"Mr. Bennet, how can you abuse your own children in such a way? Youtake delight in vexing me. You have no compassion for my poor nerves.""You mistake me, my dear. I have a high respect for your nerves. Theyare my old friends. I have heard you mention them with considerationthese last twenty years at least."

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