The world still consists of two clearly divided groups: the English an…

George Mikes
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The world still consists of two clearly divided groups: the English and the foreigners. One group consists of less than 50 million people; the other of 3,950 million. The latter group does not really count. ✨ George Mikes (1986). How to be a Brit: The Classic Bestselling Guide, p.194, Penguin UK
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The world still consists of two clearly divided groups: the English and the foreigners. One group consists of less than 50 million people; the other of 3,950 million. The latter group does not really count. ✨ George Mikes (1986). How to be a Brit: The Classic Bestselling Guide, p.194, Penguin UK

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