Quote by Simon Raven

Nobody minded what you did in bed or what you said about God, a very civilized attitude in 1948.

Nobody minded what you did in bed or what you said about God

Summary

This quote highlights the open-mindedness and acceptance of people's personal choices and beliefs during the year 1948. It suggests that in that era, society was not concerned or judgmental about an individual's actions within their private lives or their opinions on matters related to religion. The quote praises the prevailing attitude of civility and tolerance during that time period.

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By Simon Raven

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