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“The effects of human wickedness are written on the page of history in characters of blood: but the impression soon fades away; so more blood must be shed to renew it.”

Quote by Augustus William Hare

Book:Guesses at Truth

Work

Guesses at Truth

This book delves into the nature of truth and how it is perceived by individuals, offering a philosophical analysis of the concept. more

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Augustus William Hare

Augustus William Hare was an English author born on November 17, 1792, and died on January 22, 1834. Known for his travelogues and biographies, he is particularly renowned for his collaborative work on 'The English worthies' with John Clark. more

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