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“Democracy is that form of society, no matter what its political classification, in which every man has a chance and knows that he has it.”

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James Russell Lowell
James Russell Lowell

James Russell Lowell was an American poet, born on February 22, 1819, and died on August 12, 1891. His poetry is known for its profound social insights and admiration for nature. more

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