Quote by H. G. [Herbert George] Wells

He was inordinately proud of England and he abused her incessantly.

He was inordinately proud of England and he abused her inces

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This quote suggests that the person referenced had an excessive and intense sense of pride for England, yet paradoxically, they constantly mistreated or spoke ill of their own country. It implies that they had a deep attachment to England but expressed their frustration or disappointment through criticism or abusive behavior. The quote hints at the complexity of their relationship with their homeland, showcasing a conflicted mix of pride and disdain.

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By H. G. [Herbert George] Wells

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