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The recollection of one upward hour Hath more in it to tranquilize and cheer The darkness of despondency, than years Of gayety and pleasure.

James Gates Percival

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James Gates Percival
Age: 60 †
Born: 1795
Born: September 15
Died: 1856
Died: May 2
Author
Geologist
Poet
Surgeon
University Teacher
Writer
Berlin
Connecticut
Hour
Darkness
Pleasure
Gayety
Hours
Despondency
Years
Upward
Recollection
Cheer
Hath

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