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“If we are deprived of hope as well as fear, we are compensated by being given an almost endless patience for enduring or simply for waiting.”

Quote by Joseph Wood Krutch

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Joseph Wood Krutch
Joseph Wood Krutch

Joseph Wood Krutch was an American writer known for his literary criticism and nature writing. His works covered a wide range of subjects, including literature, philosophy, and nature. Born on November 25, 1893, he passed away on May 22, 1970. more

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