“I have unlearned contempt; it is a sin that is engendered earliest in the soul, and doth beset it like a poison worm feeding on all its beauty.”
Quote by Nathaniel Parker Willis
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Nathaniel Parker Willis
Nathaniel Parker Willis was an influential American author, editor, and critic, best known for his role as editor of The Atlantic Monthly, a leading literary magazine of the 19th century. Born on January 20, 1806, in Portland, Maine, Willis spent much of his life in Massachusetts, contributing significantly to the literary and intellectual life of the region. His work spanned a variety of genres, including poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. more
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