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“Culture, the acquainting ourselves with the best that has been known and said in the world, and thus with the history of the human spirit.”

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Matthew Arnold
Matthew Arnold

Matthew Arnold was an English poet, born on December 24, 1822, and died on April 15, 1888. His poetry is known for its profound philosophy and admiration for nature. more

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