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“Strange priests are they who never straightly walk But all aslant through sideways passage stalk Who never seek their goals in forward lines But move askew as fraught with sly designs”

Quote by Willard Fiske

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Willard Fiske
Willard Fiske

Willard Fiske was a 19th-century American author known for his historical novels and biographies. His works are characterized by vivid narratives and profound characterizations, which have won him a wide readership. more

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