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Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

“You've got to be taught to be afraid Of people whose eyes are oddly made And people whose skin is a different shade.”

Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson

American essayist, poet, and philosopher. Born on May 25, 1803, and died on April 27, 1882. Known for his transcendentalist philosophy, his works have had a profound impact on literature and the intellectual world. more

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