“The riches of scholarship, the benignities of literature, defy fortune and outlive calamity. They are beyond the reach of thief or moth or rust. As they cannot be inherited, so they cannot, be alienated.”
Quote by James Russell Lowell
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The Complete Writings of James Russell Lowell: Literary and political addresses
This volume includes a wide array of essays, poems, and speeches by James Russell Lowell, a prominent 19th-century American poet and critic. The collection covers his literary and political perspectives, reflecting his influential role in American letters and public discourse. 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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