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In England, literary pretence is more universal than elsewhere from our method of education
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"In England, literary pretence is more universal than elsewhere from our method of education"

- James Payn

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England Flag This quote is written / told by James Payn between February 28, 1830 and March 25, 1898. He/she was a famous Novelist from England. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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