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“I would rather be able to appreciate things I cannot have than to have things I am not able to appreciate.”

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Elbert Hubbard
Elbert Hubbard

Elbert Hubbard was a prominent writer, publisher, and philosopher. He is best known for his magazine 'The Roycroft Studio' and his autobiography 'My Life and Work'. Hubbard's works emphasized the importance of craftsmanship, simple living, and self-improvement. more

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