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... discover in the eminent states- men I met there any marked capacity . I concluded , perhaps rashly , that no great degree of intelligence was needed to rule a nation . Since then I have known in various countries a good many politicians ...
... discover in the eminent states- men I met there any marked capacity . I concluded , perhaps rashly , that no great degree of intelligence was needed to rule a nation . Since then I have known in various countries a good many politicians ...
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... ' As it is , I have had to teach myself . I have looked at the stories I wrote when I was very young in order to discover what natural aptitude I had , my original stock - in - trade , before I developed it by [ 22 ] THE SUMMING UP.
... ' As it is , I have had to teach myself . I have looked at the stories I wrote when I was very young in order to discover what natural aptitude I had , my original stock - in - trade , before I developed it by [ 22 ] THE SUMMING UP.
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... discover her without any make up on her face and with her hair dishevelled . At that distant time make up was not universal and most women wore false hair . But no actress would consent to let an audience see her in this condition and ...
... discover her without any make up on her face and with her hair dishevelled . At that distant time make up was not universal and most women wore false hair . But no actress would consent to let an audience see her in this condition and ...
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