Artemus Ward? Charles Farrar Browne? Leo Rosten? Punch Magazine? Anonymous? Question for Quote Investigator: A grotesque comical tale illustrates the notion of chutzpah. A young person was found guilty of murdering his father and mother. The judge asked, “Have you anything to say before I pass sentence?” The defendant replied, “I hope your Honor will …
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