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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.

Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) American novelist, playwright
(Attributed)

I’ve never done a single thing I’ve wanted to do in my whole life! I don’t know’s I’ve accomplished anything except just get along.

Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) American novelist, playwright
Babbitt, 34.6 [George F. Babbitt] (1922)

Intellectually I know America is no better than any other country; emotionally I know she is better than every other country.

Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) American novelist, playwright
Radio interview, Berlin (29 Dec 1930)
Reported in NY Times (30 Dec 1930)