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Quote by W. H. Auden

“We do not change as we grow up. The difference between the child and the adult is that the former doesn't know who he is and the latter does.”

Quote by W. H. Auden

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W. H. Auden was a prominent 20th-century poet, celebrated for his innovative and influential poetry. His works frequently delve into themes of love, politics, and the human experience, and he is a pivotal figure in the literary movement known as New Criticism. Born on February 21, 1907, in York, England, Auden passed away on September 29, 1973. more

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