English Quote by George Mikes Download Open image ““Many Continentals tink life is a game; the English think cricet is a game.”” — George Mikes ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.0 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare English Life Life is a game
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THE British are brave people. They can face anything, except reality. — George Mikes Copy Share Image
The British suffer from a most unfortunate superiority complex - unjustified even under Victoria and most certainly hopelessly out-of-date today. — George Mikes Copy Share Image
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English humor resembles the Loch Ness Monster in that both are famous but there is a strong suspicion that neither exists. — George Mikes Copy Share Image
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Rich people (in Australia) have swimming pools in their gardens but, at least, they do swim in them. — George Mikes Copy Share Image
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