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Robert Graves - Faults in English prose derive not so...
Faults in English prose derive not so much from lack of knowledge, intelligence or art as from lack of thought, patience or goodwill. (Robert Graves)

Faults in English prose derive not so much from lack of knowledge, intelligence or art as from lack of thought, patience or goodwill.

Robert Graves

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