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“I've learned of life this bitter truth Hope not between the crumbling walls Of mankind's gratitude to find repose, But rather, Build within thy own soul Fortresses!”

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Georgia Douglas Johnson
Georgia Douglas Johnson

Georgia Douglas Johnson was an American poet, writer, and social activist, born on September 10, 1880, and died on May 14, 1966. Her poetry is known for its profound social consciousness and feminist perspective, making her a significant figure in American literature at the turn of the 20th century. more

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