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There is nothing that disgusts a man like getting beaten at chess by a woman - Charles Dudley Warner
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"There is nothing that disgusts a man like getting beaten at chess by a woman"

- Charles Dudley Warner

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Charles Dudley Warner between September 12, 1829 and October 20, 1900. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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