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“We esteem in the world those who do not merit our esteem, and neglect persons of true worth; but the world is like the ocean--the pearl is in its depths, the seaweed swims.”

Quote by George Pope Morris

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George Pope Morris

George Pope Morris was an influential American editor and publisher, born on October 10, 1802, and died on July 6, 1864. He was a prominent figure in the 19th-century American newspaper industry, serving as the editor of The New York Tribune and significantly impacting the development of journalism during his time. more

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