[C]ontrary to most people, I think that touching your cap to the squire may be damn bad for the squire but it's damn good for you. (J. R. R. Tolkien)

[C]ontrary to most people, I think that touching your cap to the squire may be damn bad for the squire but it's damn good for you.

J. R. R. Tolkien

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