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“The evil is not that you cannot change human nature. The evil is that human nature cannot change you.”

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Barrows Dunham was an American author known for his contributions to anthropology and sociology. His works delved into the depths of culture, social structures, and human behavior, profoundly influencing scholars in subsequent generations. more

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