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In everything was the spirit of children's play - not the rule-ridden, time-killing play of adults that is a preparation for death, but the busy and credulous play of children that is a preparation for life.

Sinclair Lewis

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Sinclair Lewis
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Sauk Centre
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Harry Sinclair Lewis
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