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I've never met—have you?—a truly sophisticated man. World-weary and discreet—of course. But never sophisticated.

Timothy Findley

I've never met—have you?—a truly sophisticated man. World-weary and discreet—of course. But never sophisticated.

Tags: sophistication

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About Timothy Findley

Timothy Irving Frederick Findley (October 30, 1930 – June 20, 2002) was a Canadian novelist and playwright. He was also informally known by the nickname Tiff or Tiffy, an acronym of his initials.