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Cut quarrels out of literature, and you will have very little history or drama or fiction or epic poetry left
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"Cut quarrels out of literature, and you will have very little history or drama or fiction or epic poetry left"

- Robert Staughton Lynd

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Robert Staughton Lynd between September 26, 1892 and November 1, 1970. He/she was a famous Sociologist from USA. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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