The Englishman wants to be recognized as a gentleman, or as some other suitable species of human being, the American wants to be considered a good guy. (Louis Kronenberger)

The Englishman wants to be recognized as a gentleman, or as some other suitable species of human being, the American wants to be considered a good guy.

Louis Kronenberger

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