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In a house where there are small children the bathroom soon takes on the appearance of the Old Curiosity Shop
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"In a house where there are small children the bathroom soon takes on the appearance of the Old Curiosity Shop"

- Robert Benchley

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This quote by Robert Benchley is an amusing observation about the chaos that can ensue when kids exist in a house. It implies that the bathroom, which is typically a location of cleanliness and order, can rapidly end up being disorganized and cluttered when kids are around. The phrase "Old Curiosity Shop" is a recommendation to an unique by Charles Dickens, which informs the story of a store filled with a range of odd and intriguing products. Benchley's quote recommends that the bathroom in a home with kids can end up being simply as messy and disorganized as the store in the book. This quote is an amusing reminder that kids can bring a lot of happiness and turmoil to a house.

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Robert Benchley This quote is written / told by Robert Benchley between September 15, 1889 and September 21, 1945. He was a famous Comedian from USA. The author also have 34 other quotes.

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