When one is in town one amuses oneself. When one is in the country one amuses other people.
Bunbury or The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde
German translation:
In der Stadt lebt man zu seiner Unterhaltung, auf dem Land zur Unterhaltung der anderen. Verwandte Phrasen
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When do we eat? I'm hungry!
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When compared to other countries around the world, Britain spends little on defence
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When should we meet?
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When a woman marries again, it is because she detested her first husband. When a man marries again, it is because he adored his first wife. Women try their luck men risk theirs.
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When the night is darkest, the dawn is nearest
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When does the train usually leave?
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When's your birthday?
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When did you get here?