His mind...with all its vigour and acumen, though naturally… - E. V. Lucas

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His mind...with all its vigour and acumen, though naturally inclined to justice and courage, is about as capable of impartiality as a prize-fighter is capable of metaphysics.

E. V. Lucas

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Edward Verrall Lucas, (11/12 June 1868 – 26 June 1938) was an English humorist, essayist, playwright, biographer, publisher, poet, novelist, short story writer and editor.

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Alternative Names: Edward Verrall Lucas • Edward Lucas

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