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“All thoughts that mold the age begin deep down within the primitive soul.”

Quote by James Russell Lowell

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James Russell Lowell

James Russell Lowell was an American poet, born on February 22, 1819, and died on August 12, 1891. His poetry is known for its profound social insights and admiration for nature. more

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