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Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

“You do not believe, you only believe that you believe.”

Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Samuel Taylor Coleridge was an English poet, critic, and philosopher, renowned for his works such as 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' and 'Kubla Khan'. A leading figure in the Romantic movement, his work has had a significant impact on English literature. more

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