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“A man who does not ask to much become the promise of his land. His marriage married to his place, he waits and does not stray.”

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Wendell Berry

Wendell Berry, an American novelist born on August 5, 1934, is renowned for his profound descriptions of rural life and his critical views on modern industrial civilization. more

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“Persevere in thy quest and thou shalt find what thou seekest. Pursue thy aim unswervingly and thou shalt gain victory. Struggle earnestly and thou shalt triumph.”

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Book:The Beauties of Goldsmith, Or, The Complete Treasury of Genius: To which is Prefixed the Life of the Author

Source: The Beauties of Goldsmith, Or, The Complete Treasury of Genius: To which is Prefixed the Life of the Author

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“Throughout the years, many Christian women have told me of their great respect for the bravery and courage evident in my work, perhaps even gesturing to their own Isis earrings or a Nile River Goddess pendants.”

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“I'm not brave at all.”

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Author:Grace Jones

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