"One wants to know a town much better when one has been in it a whole week than when one has only passed through it."
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About Arthur Helps
Arthur Helps (1813–1875) was an English writer and dean of the Privy Council. He is best known for his essays and works of moral philosophy. Helps served in government positions and was a close advisor to Queen Victoria. His writing style is marked by wit, wisdom, and insights into human character and behavior.
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