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“The arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and assistance to foreign hands should be curtailed, lest Rome fall.”

Quote by Taylor Caldwell

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Taylor Caldwell

Taylor Caldwell was an American novelist known for her historical novels and biographies. Her works are characterized by deep character development and rich historical backgrounds. Caldwell was born on September 7, 1900, and died on August 30, 1985. more

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