I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day. - Quotes, Quotations & Sayings by E. B. White

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I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.

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E. B. White

Date of birth: 1899-07-11

Date of death: 1985-10-01

Quotes number: 36

Nationality: American

Profession: Comedian

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