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Who wrote, "One can acquire everything in solitude except character"?

except

[ik-sept] / ɪkˈsɛpt /




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“I didn’t get rich, except in experiences. To meet and work against so many fine people, as well as some great general managers and owners, has been a privilege.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

Akzo Nobel said the sale is expected to be completed in mid-2027, except for the Indonesia business, which is expected to be completed separately in late 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

All sectors show that switching jobs results in higher pay, except for leisure and hospitality.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

Most of the old trekking trails on the Annapurna Circuit have been unused in recent years after the introduction of roads, except for small pockets of Manang and Mustang districts.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

He lay quietly beside me except when the wind moaned.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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