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Irving Babbitt - When the element of conversion with...
When the element of conversion with reference to a standard is eliminated from life, what remains is the irresponsible quest for thrills. (Irving Babbitt)

When the element of conversion with reference to a standard is eliminated from life, what remains is the irresponsible quest for thrills.

Irving Babbitt

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