A Quote by William Gilmore Simms
I believe that economists put decimal points in their forecasts to show they have a sense of humor.
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Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing.
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I like humor: the sort of gentle humor that points out human foibles.
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The economists all think that if you show up at the cashier's cage with enough currency, God will put more oil in ground.
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