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Angelina Emily Grimké: “When things are ridiculous as well as wicked, it is unreasonable to expect that every cast of mind will treat them with…”

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When things are ridiculous as well as wicked, it is unreasonable to expect that every cast of mind will treat them with solemnity.
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Angelina Emily Grimké

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Grimké argues that when faced with absurdity, it is unreasonable to expect a serious response.

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