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It is time we in Scotland put England in its proper place and instead of our leaning on England and taking inspiration from her, we should lean and turn to Europe, for it is there our future prosperity lies.
Hugh MacDiarmid
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"It is time we in Scotland put England in its proper place and instead of our leaning on England and taking inspiration from her, we should lean and turn to Europe, for it is there our future prosperity lies."
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It is time we in Scotland put England in its proper place and instead of our leaning on England and taking inspiration from her, we should lean and turn to Europe, for it is there our future prosperity lies. — Hugh MacDiarmid

About Hugh MacDiarmid

Hugh MacDiarmid was a Poet from United Kingdom (1892–1978).

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This quote is attributed to Hugh MacDiarmid, a Poet from United Kingdom.
When did Hugh MacDiarmid live?
Hugh MacDiarmid lived from 1892 – 1978.
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