Quote by Leo Rosten

Humor is, I think, the sublets and chanciest of literary forms. It is surely not accidental that there are a thousand novelists, essayists, poets or journalists for each humorist. It is a long, long time between James Thurbers

Humor is, I think, the sublets and chanciest of literary for

Summary

This quote suggests that humor is a subtle and risky form of expression. The rarity of humorists compared to other literary forms implies that it is challenging to master. This could be due to the difficulty of creating comedic content that appeals to a wide range of people. The reference to James Thurber, a renowned humorist of his time, highlights the infrequency of successful humorists in the literary world, further emphasizing the complexity and rarity of this particular form of writing.

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By Leo Rosten

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