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“Reeducation needs careful tending, like an English lawn. Even one moment of negligence, and the weeds crop up again ~ those indestructible weeds of historical truth.”

Quote by Sefton Delmer

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Sefton Delmer was a historical figure whose identity and profession remain unclear. His birth was on May 24, 1904, and he passed away on September 4, 1979. Detailed information about his life and career is scarce, making it difficult to ascertain his specific identity and profession. more

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