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“A strong, brave man is born each month, each year God gives a sage to men, A poet each ten years, perhaps, but an unselfish person,—when?”

Quote by Ridgely Torrence

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Ridgely Torrence

Ridgely Torrence was an American poet born on November 27, 1874, and died on December 25, 1950. His poetry is known for its unique style and profound depiction of nature. more

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