Quote#Wisdom
Take of London fog 30 parts; malaria 10 parts, gas leaks 20 parts,…
Quote byO. Henry · 1862–1910
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Strictly Business (1910), "A Municipal Report".
English (original)
Take of London fog 30 parts; malaria 10 parts, gas leaks 20 parts, dewdrops gathered in a brickyard at sunrise 25 parts; odor of honeysuckle 15 parts. Mix. The mixture will give you an approximate conception of a Nashville drizzle.
— O. Henry
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