— all I can say of the matter, is — That he has either a pumkin for his head — or a pippin for his heart, — and whenever he is dissected 'twill be fo… - Laurence Sterne

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— all I can say of the matter, is — That he has either a pumkin for his head — or a pippin for his heart, — and whenever he is dissected 'twill be found so.

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About Laurence Sterne

Laurence Sterne (24 November 1713 – 18 March 1768) was an Anglo-Irish novelist and an Anglican clergyman. He is best known for his novels The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, and A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy; but he also published sermons, wrote memoirs, and was involved in local politics.

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Pen Names: Yorick
Alternative Names: Lorens Stern

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«Vivo en un continuo esfuerzo para guardarme, por medio de la alegría, de los achaques de una salud precaria y otros males de la vida: firmemente persuadido de que cada vez que un hombre sonríe, pero mucho más cuando se ríe, se le añade algo a este Fragmento de Vida».

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