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“Posterity preserves only what will pack into small compass. Jewels are handed down from age to age; less portable valuables disappear.”

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Arthur Penrhyn Stanley
Arthur Penrhyn Stanley

Arthur Penrhyn Stanley was an English author born on December 13, 1815, and died on July 18, 1881. His works covered a range of subjects including history, religion, and literature. more

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