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Artemus Ward

(1834—1867)

U.S. humorist

Gentlemen, I give you Upper Canada, because I don't want it myself.

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(1834-1867), "Fourth of July Oration" I am not a politician, and my other habits are good. www.english-slang.com

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(1834-1867), Natural History, Chapter Three I am happiest when I am idle. I could live for months without performing any kind of labor, and at the expiration of that time […] www.english-slang.com

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