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“You cannot fathom your mind.... The more you draw from it, the more clear and fruitful it will be.”

Quote by George Augustus Henry Sala

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George Augustus Henry Sala

George Augustus Henry Sala was a British journalist born on November 24, 1828, and died on December 8, 1895. He was renowned for his extensive news reporting and travel writing, covering a wide range of subjects including politics, society, and art. more

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