Paul Di Filippo Quotes

The constituents of tragedy may be universally acknowledged, easily invoked and deeply felt, but the elements of comedy are, I think, more widely variable from person to person.

Paul Di Filippo

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• The constituents of tragedy may be universally acknowledged, easily invoked and deeply felt, but the elements of comedy are, I think, more widely variable from person to person.

  

  Paul Di Filippo
  • Comedy
  • Tragedy
  • Acknowledged