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“Most Englishmen are convinced that God is an Englishman, probably educated at Eton.”

Quote by E. M. Delafield

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E. M. Delafield

E. M. Delafield was an American author born on June 9, 1890, and died on December 2, 1943. Known for her delicate emotions and humorous writing style, her works mainly focused on female themes. more

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