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Great truths are portions of the soul of man Great souls are portions of eternity.

James Russell Lowell

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James Russell Lowell
Age: 72 †
Born: 1819
Born: February 22
Died: 1891
Died: August 12
Diplomat
Essayist
Journalist
Literary Critic
Poet
Writer
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Men
Portions
Truths
Souls
Eternity
Soul
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