A prig is a pompous fool who has gone out for a ceremonial … - Arnold Bennett

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A prig is a pompous fool who has gone out for a ceremonial walk, and without knowing it has lost an important part of his attire, namely, his sense of humour.

Arnold Bennett

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Enoch Arnold Bennett (27 May 1867 – 27 March 1931) was an English novelist and playwright.

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