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Quote by Robert Southey

“The three indispensable of genius are: understanding, feeling, and perseverance; the three things that enrich genius are: contentment of mind, the cherishing of good thoughts, and the exercise of memory”

Quote by Robert Southey

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Robert Southey, born on August 12, 1774, and died on March 21, 1843, was an influential English Romantic poet. Known for his poetry and literary criticism, Southey is considered one of the significant figures in the history of English literature. more

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