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“There is an inmost center in us all, where truth abides in fullness;....and, to know, rather consists in opening out a way where the imprisoned splendor may escape, then in effecting entry for a light supposed to be without.”

Quote by Robert Browning

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Robert Browning

Robert Browning was a prominent Victorian poet known for his intricate poetic structures and profound psychological insights. His works covered themes such as love, death, religion, and morality, and had a profound impact on later poets. more

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