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“Our times are obsessed with finding fulfillment, so there are times when some people try too hard, and there are people who want to have the newest feelings just as there are those who want to have the latest model car. You can't play at love any more than you can be proud of your humility, or add water to your perfume and have it smell the same, but men and women both have been known to try.”

Quote by Merle Shain

Work

Some Men Are More Perfect Than Others

This book delves into the lives of individuals who strive for perfection, examining the consequences of their relentless pursuit of excellence. more

Author

Merle Shain
Merle Shain

Merle Shain was a renowned author whose works spanned a variety of fields including history, literature, and philosophy. He lived from 1935 to 1989. more

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