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Quote by Carl Sandburg

“The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over the harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on.”

Quote by Carl Sandburg

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Carl Sandburg was a prominent American poet, writer, journalist, and editor. Born on January 6, 1878, in Illinois, he passed away on July 22, 1967. His works primarily depicted rural life in America, industrialization, and the working class, with notable works including 'Chicago' and 'The American Songbag'. more

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