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Our dreams drench us in senses, and senses steps us again in dreams.

Amos Bronson Alcott

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Amos Bronson Alcott
Age: 88 †
Born: 1799
Born: November 29
Died: 1888
Died: March 4
Philosopher
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Teacher
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Bronson Alcott
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