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“... people who don't want something are less likely to get it than people who do want something.”

Quote by Janet Flanner

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Janet Flanner was an American writer renowned for her profound insights into the life of Paris. Her work depicted the French society of the mid-20th century from a unique perspective, particularly famous for her column 'Letter from Paris' in The New Yorker. more

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“War makes its own morals.”

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Author:M. R. DeHaan

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Book:A Martineau year book: Extracts from sermons

Source: A Martineau year book: Extracts from sermons