Every man finds his limitations, Mr. Holmes, but at least it cures us of the weakness of self-satisfaction. (Arthur Conan Doyle)

Every man finds his limitations, Mr. Holmes, but at least it cures us of the weakness of self-satisfaction.

Arthur Conan Doyle

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