Quotation by

Edgar Rice Burroghs

It never seems to occur to some people, that, like beauty, a sense of humor may sometimes be fatal.

Humor

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The quote suggests that having a sense of humor, much like physical attractiveness, can sometimes lead to dangerous or harmful situations. It points out that people often overlook the fact that humor, while usually positive, can occasionally cause serious trouble.

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