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Many Continentals think life is a game the English think cricket is a game
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"Many Continentals think life is a game; the English think cricket is a game"

- George Mikes

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This quote by George Mikes is a humorous observation of the cultural differences in between the English and the Continentals. It recommends that the English take life more seriously than the Continentals, who see life as a video game. The English, on the other hand, view cricket as a game, recommending that they take it more seriously than life. This quote indicates that the English are more serious and standard in their outlook, while the Continentals are more unwinded and carefree. It also recommends that the English are more competitive and focused on winning, while the Continentals are more easygoing and content with simply enjoying the video game. This quote is a humorous method of highlighting the cultural differences between the English and the Continentals.

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George Mikes This quote is written / told by George Mikes between February 15, 1912 and August 30, 1987. He was a famous Writer from Hungary. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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