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The spirituality of his expression suggested the tired scepticism of a philosopher who had plumbed the secrets of existence and discovered nothing but vanity . Having gradually wasted his small fortune , he preferred to live on the ...
The spirituality of his expression suggested the tired scepticism of a philosopher who had plumbed the secrets of existence and discovered nothing but vanity . Having gradually wasted his small fortune , he preferred to live on the ...
Page 138
He owes his originality to an idiosyncrasy , not of course peculiar to himself , that had never before found expression on the stage . The English , whatever they were in the Elizabethan era , are not an amorous race .
He owes his originality to an idiosyncrasy , not of course peculiar to himself , that had never before found expression on the stage . The English , whatever they were in the Elizabethan era , are not an amorous race .
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At last I came to the conclusion that I could never find the one , complete and satisfying book I sought , because that book could only be an expression of myself . So with more courage than discretion I made up my mind that I must ...
At last I came to the conclusion that I could never find the one , complete and satisfying book I sought , because that book could only be an expression of myself . So with more courage than discretion I made up my mind that I must ...
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| Title | THE SUMMING UP |
| Author | W. SOMER MAUGHAI |
| Published | 1938 |
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