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“It seems to me as natural and necessary to keep notes, however brief, of one's reading, as logs of voyages or photographs of one's travels. For memory, in most of us, is a liar with galloping consumption.”

Quote by F. L. Lucas

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F. L. Lucas
F. L. Lucas

F. L. Lucas was a distinguished English poet known for his lyrical and philosophical poetry. Born on December 28, 1894, Lucas spent much of his life in Cambridge, where he taught and wrote. His poetry frequently reflected on the human condition and the complexities of existence, earning him a reputation as a thoughtful and introspective writer. Lucas passed away on June 1, 1967. more

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