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“The English are always ready to admire anything so long as they can queue up.”

Quote by George Mikes

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George Mikes was a Hungarian-British author born on February 15, 1912, and died on August 15, 1987. He was known for his humorous and satirical writing style. Mikes' works covered a variety of themes, including travel literature, humorous novels, and autobiography. more

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