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“Politeness costs nothing. Nothing, that is, to him that shows it; but if often costs the world very dear.”

Quote by William Allingham

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William Allingham

William Allingham was an Irish poet known for his lyrical and narrative poems. His work is characterized by its romantic style, featuring descriptions of nature, love, and the Irish countryside. Born in 1828, he passed away on November 18, 1889. more

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