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“We study ourselves three weeks, we love each other three months, we squabble three years, we tolerate each other thirty years, and then the children start all over again.”

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Hippolyte Taine

A renowned 19th-century French historian, literary critic, and philosopher, known for his research in history and literature. more

“You must not refuse any additional cups of tea under the following circumstances: if it is hot; if it is cold; if you are tired; if anybody thinks that you might be tired; if you are nervous; if you are gay; before you go out; if you are out; if you have just returned home; if you feel like it; if you do not feel like it; if you have had no tea for some time; if you have just had a cup.”

Ifs Thinking Feels Home Might Cold Circumstances Gay Hot Tired Following Refuse Nervous Cups Tea Cups Of Tea

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“People on the Continent either tell you the truth or lie; in England they hardly ever lie, but they would not dream of telling you the truth.”

People Dream Funny Lying Humorous England Continents

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“Once you start buying first aid kits you start having accidents.”

Firsts Accidents Aids Preparation Buying

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“If somebody tells you an obviously untrue story, on the Continent you would remark, "You are a liar, Sir, and a rather dirty one at that." In England you just say "Oh, is that so?" Or "That's rather an unusual story, isn't it?”

Ifs Stories England Dirty Liars Unusual Continents Remarks Untrue True Story Rudeness

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“Foreigners have souls; the English haven't.”

Soul Havens Foreigners

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