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of familiar faces in new garments
Paragons and deep-dyed villains do not challenge our credulity, nor are we wearied by the persistent greetings of familiar faces in new garments.
— from German Fiction by Gottfried Keller

of fact Faust is neither German
In point of fact, "Faust" is neither German nor Italian, but French, essentially French in its melody, essentially French in its harmony.
— from Masters of French Music by Arthur Hervey

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