“Those who depend on the merits of their ancestors may be said to search in the roots of the tree for those fruits which the branches ought to produce.”
Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
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Alfred Lord Tennyson
Alfred Lord Tennyson was a prominent British Romantic poet known for his poetry that depicted nature, love, and heroism. His works, including 'In Memoriam A.H.H.' and 'Ulysses', are celebrated for their beauty and depth of emotion. more
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