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“The happiest people seem to be those who have no particular cause for being happy except that they are so.”

Quote by William Ralph Inge

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William Ralph Inge

William Ralph Inge, a British author, was born on June 6, 1860, and died on February 26, 1954. He is a renowned novelist and playwright in the history of British literature, known for his unique literary style and profound insights into human nature. more

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