Quote by E.M. Forster Download Open image ““He chanced to be in a lucid critical mood, and would not sympathize with exaltation.”” — E.M. Forster ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.2 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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