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“When women take off their corsets and heighten their skirts it always means high inflation and low morals.”

Quote by James Laver

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James Laver, a British author born on March 14, 1899, and died on June 3, 1975, is known for his works that are characterized by their delicate emotions and profound insights. His writings mainly involve history and biographies of historical figures. more

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