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Page 24
... common sense suggested to me that it was anæmic stuff ; behind those elaborate , gracious periods I was conscious of a tired , wan personality . I was young , lusty and energetic ; I wanted fresh air , action , violence , and I found it ...
... common sense suggested to me that it was anæmic stuff ; behind those elaborate , gracious periods I was conscious of a tired , wan personality . I was young , lusty and energetic ; I wanted fresh air , action , violence , and I found it ...
Page 76
... common to us all in every respect ) his talent will be acknowledged . If he is a writer he will fulfil some need in the nature of his readers and they will lead with him a life of the spirit that satisfies them better than the life ...
... common to us all in every respect ) his talent will be acknowledged . If he is a writer he will fulfil some need in the nature of his readers and they will lead with him a life of the spirit that satisfies them better than the life ...
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... common pains and enjoy the common pleasures that are part of the com- mon human lot . I saw no reason to subordinate the claims of sense to the tempting lure of spirit and I was determined to get whatever fulfilment I could out of ...
... common pains and enjoy the common pleasures that are part of the com- mon human lot . I saw no reason to subordinate the claims of sense to the tempting lure of spirit and I was determined to get whatever fulfilment I could out of ...
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