P.T. Barnum — "When I was born, all the modesty I had was in my head; I took it out, looked at …"
When I was born, all the modesty I had was in my head; I took it out, looked at it, laughed, and threw it away.
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Attributed, reflecting his self-deprecating humor and showman persona.
Date: 19th century
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