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To my surprise, my 70s are nicer than my 60s and my 60s than my 50s, and I wouldnt wish my teens and 20s on my enemies
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"To my surprise, my 70s are nicer than my 60s and my 60s than my 50s, and I wouldn't wish my teens and 20s on my enemies"

- Lionel Blue

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Lionel Blue somewhere between February 6, 1930 and today. He/she was a famous Clergyman from United Kingdom. The author also have 40 other quotes.

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