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Henry B. Adams Quotes

Susceptibility to the highest forces is the highest genius.
Henry B. Adams

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Date of Birth:
February 16, 1838
Date of Death:
March 27, 1918
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Quote Keywords:

Forces, Genius, Highest, Susceptibility
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Genius, Susceptibility
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