# Quote — Evelyn Waugh, Scoop

> Lord Copper quite often gave banquets; it would be an understatement to say that no one enjoyed them more than the host, for no one else enjoyed them at all, while Lord Copper positively exulted in every minute.

- Author: [Evelyn Waugh](https://www.leafyquotes.com/evelyn-waugh.md)
- Book: [Scoop](https://www.leafyquotes.com/evelyn-waugh/scoop.md)
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/evelyn-waugh/scoop/lord-copper-quite

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> As there was no form of government common to the peoples thus segregated, nor tie of language, history, habit, or belief, they were called a Republic.

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> "Up to a point, Lord Copper."

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> Feather-footed through the plashy fen passes the questing vole.

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