“A wise skepticism is the first attribute of a good critic.”
Quote by James Russell Lowell
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James Russell Lowell
James Russell Lowell was an American poet, born on February 22, 1819, and died on August 12, 1891. His poetry is known for its profound social insights and admiration for nature. more
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