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And I honor the man who is willing to sink half his present repute for the freedom to think, and, when he has thought, be his cause strong or weak, Will risk t' other half for the freedom to speak.
James Russell Lowell
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James Russell Lowell
Age: 72 †
Born: 1819
Born: February 22
Died: 1891
Died: August 12
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My gran'ther's rule was safer 'n 't is to crow: Don't never prophesy - onless ye know.
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Be He nowhere else, God is in all that liberates and lifts, in all that humbles, sweetens, and consoles.
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Earth's noblest thing,-a woman perfected.
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I don't believe in princerple, But oh I du in interest.
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