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Quote by George Bernard Shaw

“Treat a friend as a person who may someday become your enemy; an enemy as a person who may someday become your friend.”

Quote by George Bernard Shaw

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George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw (July 26, 1856 - November 2, 1950) was an Irish-British playwright, critic, and socialist. He is renowned for his satirical and witty dramatic works. more

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