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Julien Benda - If shame is cried upon him, ... he will...

If shame is cried upon him, ... he will point out ... that today he has to earn his living, and that it is not his fault if he is eager to support the class which takes a pleasure in his productions. (Julien Benda)

If shame is cried upon him, ... he will point out ... that today he has to earn his living, and that it is not his fault if he is eager to support the class which takes a pleasure in his productions.

Julien Benda

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