Groucho MarxI sent the club a wire stating, PLEASE ACCEPT MY RESIGNATION. I DON'T WANT TO BELONG TO ANY CLUB THAT WILL ACCEPT ME AS A MEMBER.
About This Quote
This is a quote from George Bernard Shaw, born on this day in 1856. He was an Irish writer and playwright, who became one of the most influential writers on British culture.This quote was first used by him in his play "Captain Brassbound's Conversion". He was speaking about an old man who kept repeating that he didn't want to be part of any club that would accept him as a member. The meaning is that people should treat others with kindness and respect.
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