“Every scene, even the commonest, is wonderful, if only one can detach oneself, casting off all memory of use and custom, and behold it (as it were) for the first time; in its right, authentic colors; without making comparisons. Cherish and burnish this faculty of seeing crudely, simply, artlessly, ignorantly; of seeing like a baby or a lunatic, who lives each moment by itself and tarnishes by the present no remembrance of the past.”
Quote by Arnold Bennett
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This novel explores the political intrigue and military campaigns of ancient Rome. more
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Arnold Bennett
Arnold Bennett was a British writer known for his film scripts, playing a significant role in the development of the film industry in the early 20th century. more
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