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“You cannot be both fashionable and first-rate”

Quote by Logan Pearsall Smith

Book:A chime of words: the letters of Logan Pearsall Smith

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A chime of words: the letters of Logan Pearsall Smith

A compilation of letters from Logan Pearsall Smith, showcasing his thoughts, experiences, and reflections on various subjects throughout his life more

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Logan Pearsall Smith

Logan Pearsall Smith was an English author renowned for his essays and literary criticism. His unique writing style has won the admiration of readers. more

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