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“The urge to pass new laws must be seen as an illness, not much different from the urge to bite old women. Anyone suspected of suffering from it should either be treated with the appropriate pills or, if it is too late for that, elected to parliament [or congress, as the case may be] and paid a huge salary with endless holidays, to do nothing whatever.”

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Auberon Waugh
Auberon Waugh

Auberon Waugh was a British journalist, author, and television personality known for his wit and his work across various media, including newspapers, magazines, and television. Born on November 17, 1939, and passing away on January 16, 2001, Waugh's career spanned several decades and made significant contributions to the field of journalism. more

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