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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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Men of genius are not quick judges of character. Deep thinking and high imagining blunt that trivial instinct by which you and I size people up. – Max Beerbohm

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