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Arthur Helps Quotes: If you would understand your own age read the works of fiction produced in it. People in disguise speak freely.
         

If you would understand your own age read the works of fiction produced in it. People in disguise speak freely.


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If you would understand your own age read the works of fiction produced in it. People in disguise speak freely.
         



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He who is continually changing his point of view sees more, and more clearly, than one who, statue-like, forever stands upon the same pedestal; however lofty and well-placed that pedestal may be.



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