Jacques Barzun, The House of Intellect (New York: Harper, 1959), p. 168.
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Great cultural changes begin in affectation and end in routine.
— Jacques Barzun on Affectation
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About Jacques Barzun
Jacques Barzun (November 30, 1907 – October 25, 2012) was a French-born American scholar, historian, critic, teacher and editor.
About Jacques Barzun
Jacques Barzun (November 30, 1907 – October 25, 2012) was a French-born American scholar, historian, critic, teacher and editor.
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