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“Man is, perhaps, no more prone to war than he used to be and no more inclined to commit other evil deeds. But a given amount of ill will or folly will go further than it used to.”

Quote by Joseph Wood Krutch

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Joseph Wood Krutch
Joseph Wood Krutch

Joseph Wood Krutch was an American writer known for his literary criticism and nature writing. His works covered a wide range of subjects, including literature, philosophy, and nature. Born on November 25, 1893, he passed away on May 22, 1970. more

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