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Quote by Clyde Edgerton

“Because we men have been physically stronger and more arrogant, weve influenced much of the cool stuff of the world, like basing the definition of courage on what we do on battlefields rather than on the patience or endurance or tolerance necessary for a sometimes painful daily grind that includes small children.”

Quote by Clyde Edgerton

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Clyde Edgerton is an American author born on May 20, 1944. His works are known for their humor and satire, primarily focusing on the life and culture of the American South. more

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