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Quote by Oscar Hammerstein II

“There is a very real relationship, both quantitatively and qualitatively, between what you contribute and what you get out of this world.”

Quote by Oscar Hammerstein II

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Oscar Hammerstein II
Oscar Hammerstein II

Oscar Hammerstein II was an American musical theatre lyricist and playwright, renowned for his contributions to the genre. His works include 'The Sound of Music', 'South Pacific', and 'Camelot', which achieved great success not only in the United States but also globally. more

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