“Toil, and be strong; by toil the flaccid nerves Grow firm, and gain a more compacted tone: The greener juices are by toil subdued, Mellow'd, and subtilis'd; the vapid old Expell'd, and all the rancor of the blood.”
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John Armstrong
John Armstrong, a British writer and philosopher born in 1966, is known for his works that span across philosophy, cultural commentary, and literary criticism. His writing is characterized by its profound insights and unique perspectives. more
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