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“Some women are to be captured by storm and some taken by siege; yet if there be not a traitor in her heart that shall deliver up the garrison, thou shalt not prevail over her.”

Quote by Gelett Burgess

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Gelett Burgess was an American poet born on January 30, 1866, and died on September 18, 1951. His poetry is known for its unique style and sense of humor, which had a profound impact on American literature in the early 20th century. more

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