"At painful times, when composition is impossible and reading is not enough, grammars and dictionaries are excellent for distraction."

Elizabeth Barrett Browning, English Poet

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"At painful times, when composition is impossible and reading is not enough, grammars and dictionaries are excellent for distraction."

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