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“One forgets words as one forgets names. One's vocabulary needs constant fertilizing or it will die.”

Quote by Evelyn Waugh

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British writer known for his satirical and humorous style, with notable works including 'Vile Bodies' and 'Brideshead Revisited'. Waugh is renowned for his profound insights into 20th-century British society and culture. more

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