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“I confess I could never see any good reason why dirt should always be a necessary concomitant of poverty.”

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Willis Gaylord Clark

Willis Gaylord Clark was an American poet born on October 5, 1808, and died on June 12, 1841. His poetry is known for its simplicity and emotional depth, and he has had a significant impact on American poetry. more

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