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Schuyler
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Re: Guess the quote

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Correct. :)
American • she/they • sie/ihr
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tiorthan
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Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple..
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Mackenzie1970
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I need more hints, please. :denk:
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tiorthan
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It's by a well-known American author of childrens literature.
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Mackenzie1970
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Um ...

'Author' can mean both man and woman, right? Is he/she still alive?
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tiorthan
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Not still alive.
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Keswick
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C'mon people wakey wakey!  :mrgreen: Anybody still alive in here??
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tiorthan
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One last hint. One of his most famous works is about someone with a dislike for festive activities.
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Keswick
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Dr Seuss?  :out:
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tiorthan
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Precisely.
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Keswick
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Great! :)

Who said: I no have education. I have inspiration. If I was educated, I would be a damn fool.
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Mackenzie1970
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Hm :denk:  

Anybody else maybe?
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Keswick
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I give you a hint: it was a musician who said it. He's dead unfortunately.
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Mackenzie1970
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Same here ... I'm out of practice to guess in English :out:
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tiorthan
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I've seen that quote on a poster, although it started as "We don't have education..." . Jamaican guy with dreads, rather famous reggae singer... give me a few years and I might remember the name. 
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