“Commerce changes entirely the fate and genius of nations, by communicating arts and opinions, circulating money, and introducing the materials of luxury; she first opens and polishes the mind, then corrupts and enervates both that and the body.”
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Thomas Gray
Thomas Gray, a prominent English poet, was born on December 26, 1716, in London, and died on July 30, 1771. He is considered one of the representative figures of 18th-century English literature, known for his lyric poetry and satirical works. more
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