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Strangers who have seen Shaw face to face are wont to report their surprise at his gentleness and consideration, his willingness to listen and his complete lack of pose.

Jacques Barzun

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Jacques Barzun
Age: 104 †
Born: 1907
Born: November 30
Died: 2012
Died: October 25
Critic
Cultural Historian
Historian
Philosopher
University Teacher
Writer
Faces
Consideration
Shaw
Stranger
Wont
Lack
Pose
Complete
Gentleness
Surprise
Report
Listen
Strangers
Seen
Reports
Face
Willingness

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