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Augustus William Hare was an English author born on November 17, 1792, and died on January 22, 1834. Known for his travelogues and biographies, he is particularly renowned for his collaborative work on 'The English worthies' with John Clark.

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“Every wise man lives in an observatory.”

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Book:Guesses at Truth

Source: Guesses at Truth

“People cannot go wrong, if you don't let them. They cannot go right, unless you let them.”

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Book:Guesses at Truth

Source: Guesses at Truth

“Practical life teaches us that people may differ and that both may be wrong: it also teaches us that people may differ and both be right. Anchor yourself fast in the latter faith, or the former will sweep your heart away.”

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Book:Guesses at Truth

Source: Guesses at Truth

“Is bread the better for kneading? so is the heart. Knead it then by spiritual exercises; or God must knead it by afflictions.”

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Book:Guesses at Truth

Source: Guesses at Truth

“Leaves are light, and useless, and idle, and wavering, and changeable; they even dance; and yet God in his wisdom has made them a part of oaks. And in so doing he has given us a lesson, not to deny the stout-heartedness within because we see the lightsomeness without.”

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Author:Augustus William Hare

About the Author

Born: November 17, 1792
Died: January 22, 1834
Known for: Author
Quotes: 92

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Guesses at TruthRelated source material

Guesses at Truth, by Two Brothers. Third edition. First SeriesRelated source material

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