“Words are as recalcitrant as circus animals, and the unskilled trainer can crack his whip at them in vain.”
Quote by Gerald Brenan
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Gerald Brenan
Gerald Brenan, a British writer born on April 7, 1894, and died on January 19, 1987, is renowned for his travel literature and memoirs. His works, particularly his depictions of Spain, have made him one of the most important writers of the 20th century. more
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