Even the most innocent of men's affairs seem doomed to caus… - Christopher Morley

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Even the most innocent of men's affairs seem doomed to cause suffering. Pushing the lawnmower through tall wet grass, and enjoying the strong aroma of the morning, I found that the blades had cut a frog in half. I have not forgotten his eyes.

Christopher Morley

Inward, Ho! · 1923 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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Christopher Morley (5 May 1890 - 28 March 1957) was an American journalist, novelist, poet, and playwright.

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Alternative Names: Christopher Darlington Morley

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