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George Bernard Shaw Quotes: I occasionally swank a little because people like it; a modest man is such a nuisance.
         

I occasionally swank a little because people like it; a modest man is such a nuisance.


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This page presents the quote "I occasionally swank a little because people like it; a modest man is such a nuisance.". Author of this quote is George Bernard Shaw. This quote is about men, people, nuisance, ego, modest, swank,.