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Quote by Lyman Bryson

“The qualities that get a man into power are not those that lead him, once established, to use power wisely.”

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Lyman Bryson was an American author renowned for his works on travel, history, and nature. Born on July 11, 1888, and passing away on November 24, 1959, Bryson's writing was marked by a profound appreciation for the natural world and human history, with a particular focus on the American landscape and its cultural heritage. more

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