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“Good Humor is the best shield against the darts of satirical raillery”

Quote by Charles Simmons

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Charles Simmons

Charles Simmons, born in 1924, is an accomplished novelist. His works are renowned for their profound character development and emotional depth, which have won him a wide readership. more

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