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“You can get assent to almost any proposition so long as you are not going to do anything about it.”

Quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist known for his Gothic novels and romantic works. His writings often delve into themes of morality and sin, influenced by his family history and Puritan background. more

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