“When with care we have raised an imaginary treasure of happiness, we find at last that the materials of the structure are frail and perishing, and the foundation itself is laid in the sand.”
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Samuel Rogers
Samuel Rogers was an English poet, born on July 30, 1763, and died on December 18, 1855. His poetry is known for its elegant language and profound emotion, having a profound influence on later poets. more
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