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“The Lord Chief Justice of England recently said that the greater part of his judicial time was spent investigating collisions between propelled vehicles, each on its own side of the road, each sounding its horn and each stationary.”

Quote by Philip Guedalla

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Philip Guedalla

Philip Guedalla was a British writer born on March 12, 1889, and died on December 16, 1944. He is known for his biographical works, particularly for his ability to vividly depict historical figures. more

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