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“If you train people properly, they won't be able to tell a drill from the real thing. If anything, the real thing will be easier.”

Quote by Jessamyn West

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Jessamyn West was an American writer born on July 18, 1902, and died on February 23, 1984. Known for her profound portrayal of rural life in the American Southwest, West's works are characterized by humor and satirical insights into character and social change. more

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