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Another classic quote: "It was hardly surprising that he was late excommunicated -- no one robs the Vatican without incurring divine discontent." (referring to Napoleon)

An example of the awesome writing: "Anyone who has ever got bogged down in the mire of modern-day French grammar will appreciate how liberating English is. Jealous of our freedom, French grammarians will tell you that English is an impure,bastard language. They're right, and the hilarious thing is, it owes its creation to William, a Norman bastard born on what is today French soil." (p.53)