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“If you cannot be the master of your language, you must be its slave. If you cannot examine your thoughts, you have no choice but to think them, however silly they may be.”

Quote by Richard Mitchell

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Richard Mitchell
Richard Mitchell

Richard Mitchell was an expert in an unknown field active in the 20th century. His life and achievements are not widely documented, but based on limited information, he made significant contributions to his professional field. more

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