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“Honesty of thought and speech and written word is a jewel, and they who curb prejudice and seek honorably to know and speak the truth are the only builders of a better life.”

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John Galsworthy
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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