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Quote by Francis William Newman

“The active part of man consists of powerful instincts, some of which are gentle and continuous; others violent and short; some baser, some nobler, and all necessary.”

Quote by Francis William Newman

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Francis William Newman
Francis William Newman

Francis William Newman, a British writer born on June 27, 1805, and died on October 7, 1897. His works covered a wide range of fields including philosophy, religion, and literature, and had a profound impact on later generations. more

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