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Quote by Samuel Butler

“I have never written on any subject unless I believed that the authorities on it were hopelessly wrong.”

Quote by Samuel Butler

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Samuel Butler was an English poet celebrated for his satirical and philosophical works. Living during the English Renaissance, he is known for his wit and critical thinking. Butler's poetry often reflected on the human condition and the complexities of society. more

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