One musn't overrate the culture of what used to be called "top people" before the wars. They had charming manners, but they were as ignorant as swans. (Kenneth Clark)

One musn't overrate the culture of what used to be called "top people" before the wars. They had charming manners, but they were as ignorant as swans.

Kenneth Clark

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