No. 2.
“
The surest plan to make a Man
Is, think him so.
— James Russell Lowell
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "The surest plan to make a Man
Is, think him so." in the context of "No. 2." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "James Russell Lowell" (Quotes, The Biglow Papers (1848–1866): Online text, Series II (1866))
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About James Russell Lowell
James Russell Lowell (22 February 1819 – 12 August 1891) was an American Romantic poet, critic, editor, and diplomat. He is associated with the Fireside Poets, a group of New England writers who were among the first American poets who rivaled the popularity of British poets.
About James Russell Lowell
James Russell Lowell (22 February 1819 – 12 August 1891) was an American Romantic poet, critic, editor, and diplomat. He is associated with the Fireside Poets, a group of New England writers who were among the first American poets who rivaled the popularity of British poets.
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