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“Build thee more stately mansions, O my soul, As the swift seasons roll! Leave thy low-vaulted past! Let each new temple, nobler than the last, Shut thee from heaven with a dome more vast, Till thou at length art free, Leaving thine outgrown shell by life's unresting sea!”

Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

Book:Autocrat Of The Breakfast Table
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Autocrat Of The Breakfast Table

This novel is a collection of essays and dialogues that delve into various philosophical and social issues. The narrative is set around a breakfast table, where a group of friends engage in lively discussions, reflecting on topics such as morality, ethics, and the human condition. more

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Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. was an American physician, poet, and writer who made significant contributions to the field of medicine and influenced American literature and culture. He was a pioneer in the use of ether as an anesthetic and a leading figure in the medical community of his time. more

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