Quote by Gore Vidal

All in all, I would not have missed this century for the world.

All in all, I would not have missed this century for the wor

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This quote suggests that despite all the challenges, difficulties, or disappointments one may have experienced throughout the century, the speaker still values and cherishes the time they have lived in. It implies that the speaker considers the events, advancements, and experiences of the century as a whole to be significant, meaningful, or valuable, indicating a sense of gratitude or positivity towards their life in this particular era.

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Twentieth Century

By Gore Vidal

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