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Upstart Greatness Is Everywhere Less Respected Than Ancient Greatness.
-Adam Smith
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Upstart Greatness Is Everywhere Less Respected Than
Adam Smith
Upstart Greatness Is Everywhere Less Respected Than Ancient Greatness.
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