Quote by James Agate
The English instinctively admire any man who has no talent, and is

The English instinctively admire any man who has no talent, and is modest about it. – James Agate

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New Years Resolution: To tolerate fools more gladly, provided this does not encourage them to take up more of my time. – James Agate

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The Englishman can get along with sex quite perfectly so long as he can pretend that it isnt sex but something else. – James Agate

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