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Word: zakroczym (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1926-1926
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...unto one John Kostva, Polish senator and Lord of Zakroczym was born a manchild, the second of seven babes. Six had the innocent mien common to all infants, but Stanislas' round countenance shone with a piety known only to cherubim and seraphim. He grew up, studied at Vienna, there early displayed beatific proficiency. Said his brother Paul: "He devoted himself to spiritual things so completely that he frequently became unconscious. . . . This happened at home to my brother when he was seated at the table. . . ." Then Paul, vexed, maltreated Stanislas who answered, "Your rough treatment will end in my going...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: Bones | 9/13/1926 | See Source »

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