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Edith Hamilton, an American renowned classical literature author, was born on August 12, 1867, and passed away on May 31, 1963. Her works, which introduce classical literature in an accessible manner, have been well-received by readers.

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“When I read educational articles it often seems to me that this important side of the matter, the purely personal side, is not emphasized enough; the fact that it is so much more agreeable and interesting to be an educated person than not. The sheer pleasure of being educated does not seem to be stressed.”

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“A word is no light matter. Words have with truth been called fossil poetry, each, that is, a symbol of a creative thought.”

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Book:The Greek way ; The Roman way

Source: The Greek way ; The Roman way

“Our word 'idiot' comes from the Greek name for the man who took no share in public matters.”

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Book:The Greek way ; The Roman way

Source: The Greek way ; The Roman way

“Civilization...is a matter of imponderables, of delight in the thins of the mind, of love of beauty, of honor, grace, courtesy, delicate feeling. Where imponderables, are things of first importance, there is the height of civilization, and, if at the same time, the power of art exists unimpaired, human life has reached a level seldom attained and very seldom surpassed.”

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Author:Edith Hamilton

About the Author

Born: August 12, 1867
Died: May 31, 1963
Known for: Author
Quotes: 90

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The Greek way ; The Roman wayRelated source material

Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and HeroesRelated source material

The Greek WayRelated source material

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The Roman Way to Western CivilizationRelated source material

Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, 75th Anniversary Illustrated EditionRelated source material

The Ever-Present PastRelated source material

Edith Hamilton's: MYTHOLOGY, GREEK WAY, ROMAN WAY 3 volRelated source material

Spokesmen for God: The Great Teachers of the Old TestamentRelated source material

The Echo of GreeceRelated source material

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