Famous quote by Edward Gorey

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Life is intrinsically, well, boring and dangerous at the same time. At any given moment the floor may open up.

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"Life is intrinsically, well, boring and dangerous at the same time. At any given moment the floor may open up. Of course, it almost never does; that's what makes it so boring"

- Edward Gorey

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This quote is written / told by Edward Gorey between February 22, 1925 and April 15, 2000. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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