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“The English are not a very spiritual people, so they invented cricket to give them some idea of eternity.”

Quote by George Bernard Shaw

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George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw (July 26, 1856 - November 2, 1950) was an Irish-British playwright, critic, and socialist. He is renowned for his satirical and witty dramatic works. more

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