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Quote by William Johnson Cory

“They told me, Heraclitus, they told me you were dead, / They brought me bitter news to hear, and bitter tears to shed.”

Quote by William Johnson Cory

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William Johnson Cory

William Johnson Cory was a British poet, born on January 9, 1823, and died on June 11, 1892. His poetry is known for its profound emotion and exquisite technique. more

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