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“Besides so long as a man has not been actually killed he is our fellow-creature, though perhaps a very unpleasant one.”

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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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