Alistair Cooke, Six Men (1977).
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He was at his best only when the going was good.
— Alistair Cooke
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "He was at his best only when the going was good." in the context of "Alistair Cooke, Six Men (1977)." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Edward VIII of the United Kingdom" (Quotes about Edward VIII)
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About Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
Edward VIII, King of Great Britain, Ireland, the British Dominions beyond the Seas, and Emperor of India (Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David -- Dates: June 23, 1894 to May 28, 1972). Edward was King from the death of his father, George V (1910–36), on January 20, 1936 until his abdication on December 11, 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson.
About Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
Edward VIII, King of Great Britain, Ireland, the British Dominions beyond the Seas, and Emperor of India (Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David -- Dates: June 23, 1894 to May 28, 1972). Edward was King from the death of his father, George V (1910–36), on January 20, 1936 until his abdication on December 11, 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson.
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