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that there is a marked difference between north and south. If 

 the south were by itself, it probably would have not a whit more 

 influence than Spain, and perhaps less. Thus, even at presenty|\ 

 Italy illustrates the fact that man's actions and capacities depend I \ \^ 

 largely upon the health and energy, and thus upon the strength ' 

 and stimulus which he derives from his climate. 



