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Quote by Robert Hillyer

“Perfectionism is a dangerous state of mind in an imperfect world.”

Quote by Robert Hillyer

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Robert Hillyer was an American poet born on June 3, 1895, and died on December 24, 1961. Known for his classical style of poetry, his work was deeply influenced by Greek and Roman literature. more

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