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Bernard De Voto

(1897—1956)

U.S. historiancritic

Whiskey and vermouth cannot meet as friends, and the Manhattan is an offense against piety.

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(1897-1956), Mark Twain: The Ink of History Pessimism is only the name that men of weak nerves give to wisdom. www.english-slang.com

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