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The basis of tragedy is mans helplessness against disease, war and death the basis of comedy is mans helplessness agains

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"The basis of tragedy is man's helplessness against disease, war and death; the basis of comedy is man's helplessness against vanity (the vanity of love, greed, lust, power)"

- Dawn Powell

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This quote is written / told by Dawn Powell between November 28, 1896 and November 14, 1965. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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