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Quote by Max Beerbohm

“The lower one's vitality, the more sensitive one is to great art.”

Quote by Max Beerbohm

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This book offers in-depth profiles of seven significant men from various periods and backgrounds, exploring their achievements, challenges, and the impact they had on their respective fields and society. more

Author

Max Beerbohm was an English essayist and satirist known for his wit and satirical style. His works often focused on social and cultural satire, offering profound insights into the customs of his time and the literary world. more

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Source: Letters of Max Beerbohm, 1892-1956

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Book:The works: With a biographical sketch

Source: The works: With a biographical sketch

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Book:Philosophy: Who Needs It

Source: Philosophy: Who Needs It

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Book:Atlas Shrugged

Source: Atlas Shrugged

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Source: Atlas Shrugged

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Book:Letters of Ayn Rand

Source: Letters of Ayn Rand