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Constructive Exercises in English

The music-master of George III said to his royal pupil, “There are three classes of violin players; those who do not play at all, those who play very badly, and those who play well. Your Majesty has already succeeded in reaching the second class.” —Constructive Exercises in English (Boogle Books)

Now that’s tact.

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