“The proverbial Englishman, we know from old chronicler Froissart, takes his pleasures sadly, and the Englishwoman goes a step further and takes her pleasures in sadness itself.”
Quote by Jerome K. Jerome
Work
The Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow
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Author
Jerome K. Jerome
Jerome K. Jerome was an English writer known for his humorous and satirical style. His works, such as 'Three Men in a Boat' and 'The Wind in the Willows', are beloved by readers. more
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