I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, humorist
Widely attributed. While the exact source in his published works is sometimes debated, it aligns with his philosophical outlook. Some attribute it to his later essays or personal reflections.
Late 19th - early 20th century (approximate)
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Strange & Unusual