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Quote by Andre Maurois
We owe to the Middle Ages the two worst inventions of humanity --

We owe to the Middle Ages the two worst inventions of humanity — gunpowder and romantic love. – Andre Maurois

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The effectiveness of work increases according to geometric progression if there are no interruptions. – Andre Maurois

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