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Idleness1 quote
I am happiest when I am idle. I could live for months without performing any kind of labour, and at the expiration of that time I should feel fresh and vigorous enough to go right on in the same way for numerous more months. — Artemus Ward · 1867
Marriage1 quote
He is dreadfully married. He's the most married man I ever saw in my life. — Artemus Ward · 1869
I am happiest when I am idle. I could live for months without performing any kind of labour, and at the expiration of that time I should feel fresh and vigorous enough to go right on in the same way for numerous more months. — Artemus Ward · 1867