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There is more magic in sin if it is not committed.

V. S. Pritchett

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V. S. Pritchett
Age: 96 †
Born: 1900
Born: December 16
Died: 1997
Died: March 20
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Critic
Journalist
Literary Critic
Novelist
University Teacher
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Ipswich (parish)
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Magic

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