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I spent a year in that town, one Sunday
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"I spent a year in that town, one Sunday"

- George Burns

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In this quote, George Burns is reviewing his time invested in a particular town. He points out that he invested a year there, but then adds the expression "one Sunday." This could be translated in a couple of different methods. One possible interpretation is that the town was so uneventful or unmemorable that it felt like he just invested one day there, despite the fact that it was actually a whole year. Another analysis could be that he had such a great time in the town that it seemed like it zipped in simply one day. Overall, the quote highlights the subjective nature of time and how our experiences can shape our understanding of it.

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George Burns This quote is written / told by George Burns between January 20, 1896 and March 9, 1996. He was a famous Comedian from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Funny. The author also have 34 other quotes.

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