"Looking out over the port of Dover, with……" — Julian Baggini
"Looking out over the port of Dover, with the endless steam of boats coming in and out, every British citizen is reminded that belonging here has never been about blood or genes. It's simply about being at home on this discrete island and being aware of the privileges and responsibilities that brings."
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110 Quotes by Julian Baggini
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