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“Histories used often to be stories: the fashion now is to leave out the story. Our histories are stall-fed: the facts are absorbed by the reflexions, as the meat is sometimes by the fat.”

Quote by Augustus William Hare

Book:Guesses at Truth
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Guesses at Truth

This book delves into the nature of truth and how it is perceived by individuals, offering a philosophical analysis of the concept. more

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Augustus William Hare

Augustus William Hare was an English author born on November 17, 1792, and died on January 22, 1834. Known for his travelogues and biographies, he is particularly renowned for his collaborative work on 'The English worthies' with John Clark. more

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Book:A Time to Hear and Answer: Essays for the Bicentennial Season
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