“New occasions teach new duties, time makes ancient good uncouth; They must upward still and onward, who would keep abreast of truth.”
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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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