Those placed in the position which I now occupy, commonly feel concern about their worthiness to receive the great honour which has been done them. (C. F. Powell)

Those placed in the position which I now occupy, commonly feel concern about their worthiness to receive the great honour which has been done them.

C. F. Powell

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