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Here society is reduced to its original elements, the whole fabric of art and conventionality is struck rudely to pieces

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"Here society is reduced to its original elements, the whole fabric of art and conventionality is struck rudely to pieces, and men find themselves suddenly brought back to the wants and resources of their original natures"

- Francis Parkman

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This quote is written / told by Francis Parkman between September 16, 1823 and November 8, 1893. He/she was a famous Historian from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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