A Quote by Roger Scruton

My life divides into three parts. In the first I was wretched; in the second ill at ease; in the third hunting.

Roger Scruton

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Divides Ease First Hunting Ill Life My Life Parts Second Third Three Wretched

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Roger Scruton
English - Philosopher
February 27, 1944 - January 12, 2020

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