Life, 1911-07-27 · page 7 of 40
Life — July 27, 1911 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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This page contains satirical commentary and aphorisms rather than a political cartoon. The main sections are: **"Alter Degrees, What?"** - Critiques college education, arguing that magnates (wealthy industrialists) benefit most from degrees, while other graduates become "gainers" or "boobs." The satire questions whether expensive college education actually benefits society broadly. **"Quite Natural"** - A brief quip about governments misunderstanding producing classes, with a follow-up aphorism about wise men and fools talking. **"Fools argue. Wise men talk it over"** and **"Nature makes some men fools all the time, but women make all men fools some of the time"** - General witticisms about human nature and gender relations. The accompanying pastoral illustration titled "Everything Comes to Him Who Waits" shows people relaxing by a stream, supporting themes of leisure and patience over striving.
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