In how many lives does love really play a dominant part? The average taxpayer is no more capable of a 'grand passion' than of a grand opera. (Israel Zangwill)

In how many lives does love really play a dominant part? The average taxpayer is no more capable of a 'grand passion' than of a grand opera.

Israel Zangwill

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