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Quentin Crisp Quotes

Euphemisms are unpleasant truths wearing diplomatic cologne.
Quentin Crisp

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Date of Birth:
December 25, 1908
Date of Death:
November 21, 1999
Nationality:
English
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Quote Keywords: Cologne, Diplomatic, Truths, Unpleasant, Wearing Dictionary Links: Cologne, Diplomatic, Truths, Unpleasant, Wearing
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