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“Just as, at least in one religion, accidia is the first of the cardinal sins, so bordom, and particularly the incredible circumstance of waking up bored, was the only vice Bond utterly condemned.”

Quote by Ian Fleming

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Ian Fleming, a renowned British author, was born on May 28, 1908, in London. He is best known for creating the James Bond series of novels, which have achieved immense success and influence since the first book, 'Casino Royale,' was published in 1953. more

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