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“I do not dislike the French from the vulgar antipathy between neighboring nations, but for their insolent and unfounded air of superiority.”

Quote by Horace Walpole

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Horace Walpole was an English politician, writer, and critic, born on September 24, 1717, and died on March 2, 1797. He is best known for his contributions to literature and the arts, particularly for his role in the revival of Gothic novels. more

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