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“If I have learned one thing in my 54 years, it is that it is very good for the character to engage in sports which put your life in danger from time to time. It breeds a saneness in dealing with day to day trivialities which probably cannot be got in any other way, and a habit of quick decisions.”

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Nevil Shute
Nevil Shute

Nevil Shute was a British novelist known for his diverse题材 and engaging narrative style. His works covered a wide range of subjects, including engineering, aviation, medicine, and science, and were highly appreciated by readers. more

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