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“There are so many kinds of awful men One can't avoid them all. She often said She'd never make the same mistake again: She always made a new mistake instead.”

Quote by Wendy Cope

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Wendy Cope is a renowned British poet known for her humor and wit. Born on July 21, 1945, she began publishing poetry in 1973. Cope's work often explores emotions and interpersonal relationships in everyday life, characterized by its straightforward language and deep emotional insight. more

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Source: Poems