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“There is no English equivalent for the French word flâneur. Cassell's dictionary defines flâneur as a stroller, saunterer, drifter but none of these terms seems quite accurate. There is no English equivalent for the term, just as there is no Anglo-Saxon counterpart of that essentially Gallic individual, the deliberately aimless pedestrian, unencumbered by any obligation or sense of urgency, who, being French and therefore frugal, wastes nothing, including his time which he spends with the leisurely discrimination of a gourmet, savoring the multiple flavors of his city.”

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Cornelia Otis Skinner
Cornelia Otis Skinner

Cornelia Otis Skinner was an American author known for her witty and humorous writing style. Her works often focused on the roles and experiences of women in society, exploring their perspectives. Born on May 30, 1899, Skinner passed away on July 9, 1979. more

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