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“Large charity doth never soil, but only whitens soft white hands.”

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Book:The poetical works of James Russell Lowell

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The poetical works of James Russell Lowell

This book includes a selection of poems written by James Russell Lowell, showcasing his contributions to American poetry during the 19th century. more

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James Russell Lowell

James Russell Lowell was an American poet, born on February 22, 1819, and died on August 12, 1891. His poetry is known for its profound social insights and admiration for nature. more

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“All that hath been majestical In life or death, since time began, Is native in the simple heart of all, The angel heat of man.”

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Book:Conversations on Some of the Old Poets

Source: Conversations on Some of the Old Poets

“We look at death through the cheap-glazed windows of the flesh, and believe him the monster which the flawed and cracked glass represents him.”

Believe Looks Death Window Glasses Flesh Monsters Flawed Cracked

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“The New World's sons from England's breast we drew Such milk as bids remember whence we came, Proud of her past wherefrom our future grew, This window we inscribe with Raleigh's fame.”

World Past Remember Son Grew Proud Fame Window England Breasts Our Future Milk New World Remember When Raleigh

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“Evil is a far more cunning and persevering propagandist than good, for it has no inward strength, and is driven to seek countenance and sympathy.”

Evil Driven Inward Cunning Countenance Propagandist

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“To fail at all is to fail utterly.”

Failing Failure

Book:Among my Books, etc

Source: Among my Books, etc

“It is not without reason that fame is awarded only after death. The cloud-dust of notoriety which follows and envelops the men who drive with the wind bewilders contemporary judgment.”

Men Reason He Man Wind Fame Judgment Clouds Contemporary Dust After Death Notoriety

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“Fashion being the art of those who must purchase notice at some cheaper rate than that of being beautiful, loves to do rash and extravagant things. She must be forever new, or she becomes insipid.”

Art Beautiful Forever Fashion Rate Cheaper Extravagant Being Beautiful Insipid Beautiful Love

Book:Conversations on Some of the Old Poets

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“Who is it needs such flawless shafts as fate? What archer of his arrows is so choice, or hits the white so surely?”

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Book:The poetical works of James Russell Lowell

Source: The poetical works of James Russell Lowell