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Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson

“The greater man the greater courtesy.”

Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson

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Alfred Lord Tennyson

Alfred Lord Tennyson was a prominent British Romantic poet known for his poetry that depicted nature, love, and heroism. His works, including 'In Memoriam A.H.H.' and 'Ulysses', are celebrated for their beauty and depth of emotion. more

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