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Quote by Max Beerbohm
How many charming talents have been spoiled by the instilled desir

How many charming talents have been spoiled by the instilled desire to do important work! Some people are born to lift heavy weights. Some are born to juggle with golden balls. – Max Beerbohm

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You will find that the woman who is really kind to dogs is always one who has failed to inspire sympathy in men. – Max Beerbohm

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It seems to be a law of nature that no man, unless he has some obvious physical deformity, ever is loth to sit for his portrait. – Max Beerbohm

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I was showing early symptoms of becoming a professional baseball man. I was lying to the press. – Roger Kahn

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