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“Left to themselves, things tend to go from bad to worse. Murphy's First Corollary If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the next morning you will have a flat tire.”

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George Edward Woodberry
George Edward Woodberry

George Edward Woodberry was an American literary critic known for his research on Romantic literature. His works have had a profound impact on subsequent literary criticism. more

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