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Sometimes he fills you with horror ; sometimes he is entirely sympathetic ; but he has an inner coherence , so that though you often shudder you accept . But it was long before Stendhal's example bore fruit .
Sometimes he fills you with horror ; sometimes he is entirely sympathetic ; but he has an inner coherence , so that though you often shudder you accept . But it was long before Stendhal's example bore fruit .
Page 128
It is sentimental ; but will only accept sentimentality of its own brand : thus in England it will accept the emotions attached to the concept of home , but the concept of a son's love for his mother only excites its ridicule .
It is sentimental ; but will only accept sentimentality of its own brand : thus in England it will accept the emotions attached to the concept of home , but the concept of a son's love for his mother only excites its ridicule .
Page 281
The pieces were provided and I had to accept the mode of action that was characteristic of each one ; I had to accept the moves of the persons I played with ; but it has seemed to me that I had the power to make on my side ...
The pieces were provided and I had to accept the mode of action that was characteristic of each one ; I had to accept the moves of the persons I played with ; but it has seemed to me that I had the power to make on my side ...
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| Title | THE SUMMING UP |
| Author | W. SOMER MAUGHAI |
| Published | 1938 |
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