"In Paris, you learn wit, in London you learn to crush your social rivals, and in Florence you learn poise."

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"In Paris, you learn wit, in London you learn to crush your social rivals, and in Florence you learn poise."

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"In Paris, you learn wit, in London you learn to crush your social rivals, and in Florence you learn poise."

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