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Quote by Alfred Douglas

“It pays in England to be a revolutionary and a bible-smacker most of one's life, and then come round.”

Quote by Alfred Douglas

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Alfred Douglas, born on October 22, 1870, was a renowned British author known for his unique literary style and profound emotional expression. more

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