Famous quote by Van Wyck Brooks

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"People of small caliber are always carping. They are bent on showing their own superiority, their knowledge or prowess or good breeding"

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This quote is written / told by Van Wyck Brooks between February 16, 1886 and May 2, 1963. He/she was a famous Critic from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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