“I am not a pessimist but a pejorist (as George Eliot said she was not an optimist but a meliorist); and that philosophy is founded on my observation of the world, not on anything so trivial and irrelevant as personal history.”
Quote by A. E. Housman
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A. E. Housman
A. E. Housman, born on March 26, 1859, was a renowned British poet known for his profound emotions and classical style. His works, such as 'A Shropshire Lad', are celebrated for their depth and classical references. Housman's poetry has had a lasting impact on 20th-century British literature and remains widely read and studied today. more
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