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“Our business is to stand strongly for principles, but never to attack persons, about whose lives we can know but little.”

Quote by George Arundale

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This book delves into complex psychological landscapes, examining the nature of self and the human condition. more

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George Arundale
George Arundale

George Arundale, born on December 1, 1878, and died on August 12, 1945. His profession and specific achievements are not well-documented. more

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