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Fellows Quote by Leo Rosten

“The fellow who laughs last may laugh best, but he gets the reputation of being very slow-witted.” quote by Leo Rosten — Download Open image

“The fellow who laughs last may laugh best, but he gets the reputation of being very slow-witted.”

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