“By deafness one gains in one respect more than one loses; one misses more nonsense than sense.”
Quote by Horace Walpole
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Horace Walpole
Horace Walpole was an English politician, writer, and critic, born on September 24, 1717, and died on March 2, 1797. He is best known for his contributions to literature and the arts, particularly for his role in the revival of Gothic novels. more
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Source: The letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford: including numerous letters now first published from the original manuscripts
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Source: The letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford: including numerous letters now first published from the original manuscripts