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J. L. Austin Quotes

Infelicity is an ill to which all acts are heir which have the general character of ritual or ceremonial, all conventional acts.
J. L. Austin

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Philosopher Quotes
Category:
English Philosopher Quotes
Date of Birth:
March 28, 1911
Date of Death:
February 8, 1960
Nationality:
English
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Quote Keywords:

Acts, Ceremonial, Character, Conventional, General, Heir, Ill, Ritual, Which
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Ceremonial, Character, Conventional, General, Heir, Ill, Ritual, Which
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