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I know it is a somewhat delicate matter to refuse a gift, but in this case the statue is so atrocious that every endeavo
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"I know it is a somewhat delicate matter to refuse a gift, but in this case the statue is so atrocious that every endeavour should be made to keep it out of the church"

- Giles Gilbert Scott

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Giles Gilbert Scott between November 9, 1880 and February 8, 1960. He/she was a famous Architect from England. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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