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“Remember that every drop of rain that falls bears into the bosom of the earth a quality of beautiful fertility.”

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George Henry Lewes
George Henry Lewes

George Henry Lewes was a British philosopher, literary critic, and writer. Born on April 18, 1817, and died on November 28, 1878, Lewes is known for his contributions to moral philosophy, aesthetics, and literary criticism. more

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