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“We sometimes congratulate ourselves at the moment of waking from a troubled dream; it may be so the moment after death.”

Quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist known for his Gothic novels and romantic works. His writings often delve into themes of morality and sin, influenced by his family history and Puritan background. more

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