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“What kind of life a dog . . . acquires. I have sometimes tried to imagine by kneeling or lying full length on the ground and looking up. The world then becomes strangely incomplete; one sees little but legs.”

Quote by E. V. Lucas

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E. V. Lucas, a British playwright, was born on June 12, 1868, and passed away on June 26, 1938. Known for his humor and satire, his works have had a profound impact on British theater. more

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