A mirror does not develop because an historical pageant passes in front of it. It only develops when it gets a fresh coat of quicksilver. (E. M. Forster)

A mirror does not develop because an historical pageant passes in front of it. It only develops when it gets a fresh coat of quicksilver.

E. M. Forster

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