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“... if a person is to be unconventional, he must be amusing or he is intolerable: for, in the nature of the case, he guarantees you nothing but amusement. He does not guarantee you any of the little amenities by which society has assured itself that, if it must go to sleep, it will at least sleep in a comfortable chair.”

Quote by Katharine Fullerton Gerould

Book:Modes and Morals

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Modes and Morals

This book delves into the intricacies of social behaviors and the philosophical underpinnings of moral values. more

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Katharine Fullerton Gerould

Katharine Fullerton Gerould was an American writer renowned for her contributions to children's literature. Born on February 6, 1879, and passing away on July 27, 1944, Gerould's works often addressed themes of social justice and the value of education. more

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