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George Eliot Quotes: In travelling I shape myself betimes to idleness And take fools' pleasure
         

In travelling I shape myself betimes to idleness And take fools' pleasure


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This page presents the quote "In travelling I shape myself betimes to idleness And take fools' pleasure". Author of this quote is George Eliot. This quote is about pleasure, idleness, fool, travel, shapes,.