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"There is a marvelous turn and trick to British arrogance; its apparent unconsciousness makes it twice as effectual."

Catherine Drinker Bowen, American Writer

Critics, Arrogance

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"There is a marvelous turn and trick to British arrogance; its apparent unconsciousness makes it twice as effectual."

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"There is a marvelous turn and trick to British arrogance; its apparent unconsciousness makes it twice as effectual."

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