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The people I've known who've done great things of that type - you know, building hospitals, running schools - are very humble people. They give their lives to the project.
Paul Theroux
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"The people I've known who've done great things of that type - you know, building hospitals, running schools - are very humble people. They give their lives to the project."
— Paul Theroux

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The people I've known who've done great things of that type - you know, building hospitals, running schools - are very humble people. They give their lives to the project. — Paul Theroux

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Paul Theroux was a Novelist from United States (1941–present).

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This quote is attributed to Paul Theroux, a Novelist from United States.
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Paul Theroux lived from 1941 – present.