“A lady is nothing very specific. One man's lady is another man's woman; sometimes, one man's lady is another man's wife. Definitions overlap but they almost never coincide.”
Quote by Russell Lynes
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Russell Lynes
Russell Lynes was an American author known for his humorous and satirical writing. His works spanned various genres including literary criticism, social observation, and travel writing. Born in 1910, Lynes passed away on September 14, 1991. more
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