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Famous quotes containing the word pearsall:

    The old know what they want; the young are sad and bewildered.
    —Logan Pearsall Smith (1865–1946)

    There is one thing that matters—to set a chime of words tinkling in the minds of a few fastidious people.
    —Logan Pearsall Smith (1865–1946)

    A best-seller is the gilded tomb of a mediocre talent.
    —Logan Pearsall Smith (1865–1946)