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“One of the worst things about life is not how nasty the nasty people are. You know that already. It is how nasty the nice people can be.”

Quote by Anthony Powell

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Anthony Powell was an English novelist renowned for his twelve-volume series 'A Dance to the Music of Time', which offers a profound insight into British society and culture during the 20th century. more

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