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Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical.
John Fowles
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About John Fowles

John Fowles was a Novelist from United Kingdom (1926–2005).

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Who said "Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical."?
This quote is attributed to John Fowles, a Novelist from United Kingdom.
When did John Fowles live?
John Fowles lived from 1926 – 2005.