Almost a quote

Humor is just another defense against the mathematicians. – Mel Brooks
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A word has been added or deleted, or replaced by another word, to arrive at the ‘almost a quote’ above. Which word?

Humor is just another defense against the mathematicians. – Mel Brooks
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A word has been added or deleted, or replaced by another word, to arrive at the ‘almost a quote’ above. Which word?