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“If solid happiness we prize, Within our breast this jewel lies, And they are fools who roam. The world has nothing to bestow From our own selves our joys must flow, And that dear hut, our home.”

Quote by Nathaniel Cotton

Book:Poems by Nathaniel Cotton: With the Author's Life

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Poems by Nathaniel Cotton: With the Author's Life

This book is a compilation of poems written by Nathaniel Cotton, offering readers a glimpse into the author's literary works and personal narrative. more

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Nathaniel Cotton

Nathaniel Cotton (1707-1788) was an English poet known for his profound emotions and unique style in his poetry, which has had a profound influence on later poets. more

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