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Quote by Gerald Stanley Lee

“A vice is a failure of desire”

Quote by Gerald Stanley Lee

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Gerald Stanley Lee

Gerald Stanley Lee, a prominent author, was born in 1862 and passed away in 1944. His works have been beloved by readers and have had a profound impact on later generations. more

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