In Austria an editor who can write well is valuable, but he is not lik…

Mark Twain
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In Austria an editor who can write well is valuable, but he is not likely to remain so unless he can handle a sabre with charm. ✨ Mark Twain (2013). Delphi Complete Works of Mark Twain (Illustrated), p.7777, Delphi Classics
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In Austria an editor who can write well is valuable, but he is not likely to remain so unless he can handle a sabre with charm. ✨ Mark Twain (2013). Delphi Complete Works of Mark Twain (Illustrated), p.7777, Delphi Classics

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