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“One may sigh for all that one loses in giving up the old religion... but the new irreligion is the manlier, honester and simpler thing, and affords a better throry of life and a more solid basis for morality.”

Quote by Charles Eliot Norton

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Charles Eliot Norton

Charles Eliot Norton was an American author, scholar, and translator, known for his research on British literature and his influence on American literature. Born on November 16, 1827, he passed away on October 21, 1908. more

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