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Witter Bynner
Witter Bynner

Witter Bynner was a distinguished American poet renowned for his translations of Chinese poetry and his own literary contributions. Born on August 10, 1881, and passing away on June 1, 1968, Bynner's career spanned several decades, during which he made significant contributions to the literary world. more

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“The morality of an action depends on the motive from which we act. If I fling half a crown to a beggar with intention to break his head and he picks it up and buy victuals with it, the physical effect is good. But with respect to me the action is very wrong.”