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Quote by John H Aughey

“Sensual pleasures are like soap bubbles, sparkling, effervescent. The pleasures of intellect are calm, beautiful, sublime, ever enduring and climbing upward to the borders of the unseen world.”

Quote by John H Aughey

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John H Aughey, born in 1828 and died in 1911, was a prominent author. His works covered a wide range of fields, including history, literature, and philosophy. Aughey was known for his profound thoughts and unique writing style, which had a profound impact on later generations. more

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