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Page 52
... discover that great men were weak and petty , dishonest or selfish , sexually vicious , vain or intemperate ; and many people think it disgraceful to disclose to the public its heroes ' failings . There is not much to choose between men ...
... discover that great men were weak and petty , dishonest or selfish , sexually vicious , vain or intemperate ; and many people think it disgraceful to disclose to the public its heroes ' failings . There is not much to choose between men ...
Page 76
... discover myself subconsciously working to a certain end . The end was to develop my character and so make up for the deficiencies in my natural gifts . I have a clear and logical brain , but not a very subtle nor a very powerful one ...
... discover myself subconsciously working to a certain end . The end was to develop my character and so make up for the deficiencies in my natural gifts . I have a clear and logical brain , but not a very subtle nor a very powerful one ...
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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 ...
... 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 ...
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