Vol. II, Ch. V Aphorisms and Extracts, p. 66.
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Good people and religious are the first to say, "He hath a devil" of any one whose way is widely different from and maybe greatly higher than their own.
— Coventry Patmore
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About Coventry Patmore
Coventry Kearsey Deighton Patmore (July 23, 1823 – November 26, 1896) was an English poet and critic.
About Coventry Patmore
Coventry Kearsey Deighton Patmore (July 23, 1823 – November 26, 1896) was an English poet and critic.
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