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― The Letters of John and Abigail Adams
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“He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire."
[On British Labour politician Stafford Cripps.]”
― Wealth, War and Wisdom
[On British Labour politician Stafford Cripps.]”
― Wealth, War and Wisdom
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― Cosmos
― Cosmos
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― The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary
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