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A man likes his wife to be just clever enough to appreciate his cleverness, and just stupid enough to admire it.
Israel Zangwill
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"A man likes his wife to be just clever enough to appreciate his cleverness, and just stupid enough to admire it."
— Israel Zangwill

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A man likes his wife to be just clever enough to appreciate his cleverness, and just stupid enough to admire it. — Israel Zangwill

About Israel Zangwill

Israel Zangwill was a Novelist from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1864–1926).

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This quote is attributed to Israel Zangwill, a Novelist from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
When did Israel Zangwill live?
Israel Zangwill lived from 1864 – 1926.