He had also learned that there is no use murdering people; … - Will Cuppy

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He had also learned that there is no use murdering people; there are always so many left, and if you tried to murder them all you would never get anything else done.

Will Cuppy

The Decline and Fall of Practically Everybody: Great Figures of History Hilariously Humbled · April 28, 1992 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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William Jacob "Will" Cuppy (August 23, 1884 – September 19, 1949) was an American humorist and literary critic, known for his satirical books about nature and historical figures.

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