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George William Curtis was an American writer born on February 24, 1824, and died on August 31, 1892. He was known for his essays and editorial work, serving as the editor of Harper's Magazine, which had a significant impact on the literary world.

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“Through all history, from the beginning, a noble army of martyrs have fought fiercely and fallen bravely for that unseen mistress, their country. So, through all history, to the end, as long as men believe in God that army must still march and fall, recruited only from the flower of mankind, cheered only by their own hope of humanity, strong only in the confidence of their cause.”

Source: Orations and Addresses of George William Curtis: On the principles and character of American institutions, and the duties of American citizens, 1856-1891

“Books of entertainment first led Adam Clarke to believe in a spiritual world.”

World Firsts Believe Book Spiritual Entertainment Adam

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“The big mistake that men make is that when they turn thirteen or fourteen and all of a sudden they've reached puberty, they believe that they like women. Actually, you're just horny. It doesn't mean you like women any more at twenty-one than you did at ten.”

Men Believe Mean Bigs Turns Mistake Ten Twenties Adolescence Teenage Twenty One Fourteen Thirteen Puberty Horny Big Mistake

Author:George William Curtis

About the Author

Born: February 24, 1824
Died: August 31, 1892
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 48

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