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“Spurn not the nobly born with love affected; nor treat with virtuous scorn the well connected.”

Quote by W. S. Gilbert

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W. S. Gilbert was an English dramatist, best known for his collaborations with Arthur S. Sullivan on light operas. His works are renowned for their humor and wit, and have had a profound impact on the development of musical theater. more

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