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“Vanity is as old as the mammoth.”

Quote by W. L. George

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W. L. George, born on March 20, 1882, and died in 1926, was an English writer known for his historical novels and adventure stories. His works, including 'The Three Musketeers' and 'Robin Hood', have been widely appreciated by readers. more

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