“Fastidiousness is only another word for egotism; and all men who know not where to look for truth save in the narrow well of self will find their own image at the bottom, and mistake it for what they are seeking.”
Quote by James Russell Lowell
Work
Among My Books: Six Essays
This book is a compilation of six distinct essays, each delving into different subjects and philosophical musings. more
Author
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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