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Edwin Percy Whipple was an American essayist known for his significant contributions to 19th-century American literature. Born on March 8, 1819, in Boston, Massachusetts, Whipple passed away on June 16, 1886. His essays, which often delved into themes of morality and social issues, established him as a prominent figure in the literary world.

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“Talent jogs to conclusions to which Genius takes giant leaps.”

Talent Genius Conclusion Giants Leap Talent And Genius

Book:Lectures on Subjects Connected with Literature and Life

Source: Lectures on Subjects Connected with Literature and Life

“Talent is full of thoughts, Genius is thought. Talent is a cistern, Genius a fountain.”

Talent Genius Fountain

Author:Edwin Percy Whipple

“Even in social life, it is persistency which attracts confidence, more than talents and accomplishments.”

Social Talent Perseverance Accomplishment Social Life

Book:Character and characteristic men

Source: Character and characteristic men

“What a man does with his wealth depends upon his idea of happiness. Those who draw prizes in life are apt to spend tastelessly, if not viciously; not knowing that it requires as much talent to spend as to make.”

Ifs Men Doe Ideas Wealth Knowing Talent Depends Draws Prize Not Knowing

Author:Edwin Percy Whipple

About the Author

Born: March 8, 1819
Died: June 16, 1886
Known for: Essayist
Quotes: 80

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