Quote by W. R. Inge (1860-1954) , William Ralph Inge (1860-1954)

Events in the past may be roughly divided into those which probably never happened and those which do not matter.

— W. R. Inge. English author, Anglican dean and professor of divinity (1860–1954) , William Ralph Inge. English author, Anglican dean and professor of divinity (1860–1954)

The Past

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