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“A man is the sum of his actions, of what he has done, of what he can do, Nothing else.”

Quote by John Galsworthy

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John Galsworthy

John Galsworthy was an English novelist known for his profound insights into the social life of late Victorian England. His works often focus on social classes and moral issues, with the Forsyte Saga series being particularly famous. more

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