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“Sympathy for victims is always counter-balanced by an equal and opposite feeling of resentment towards them.”

Quote by Ben Elton

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Ben Elton is a British comedian, writer, and screenwriter, born on May 3, 1959. Known for his unique sense of humor and satirical style, he has created numerous popular comedic works. more

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