E. Y. “Yip” Harburg Quotes

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Don't get smart alecksy 
With the galaxy, 
Leave the atom alone. - E. Y. “Yip” Harburg quote.
Don't get smart alecksy 
With the galaxy, 
Leave the atom alone.
— E. Y. “Yip” Harburg

science

What throws a monkey wrench in
A fella's good intention?
That nasty old invention—
Necessity! - E. Y. “Yip” Harburg quote.
What throws a monkey wrench in
A fella's good intention?
That nasty old invention—
Necessity!
— E. Y. “Yip” Harburg

necessity intention

Oh, innocent victims of Cupid,
Remember this terse little verse;
To let a fool kiss you is stupid,
To let a kiss fool you is worse. - E. Y. “Yip” Harburg quote.
Oh, innocent victims of Cupid,
Remember this terse little verse;
To let a fool kiss you is stupid,
To let a kiss fool you is worse.
— E. Y. “Yip” Harburg The Garment Worker

foolishness kiss