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Oliver Wendell Holmes

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One of the best regarded American poets of the 19th century.. American physician poet professor lecturer and author


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Quote Left The great thing in this world is not so much where you stand, as in what direction you are moving. Quote Right
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Quote Left Good Americans when they die, go to Paris. Quote Right
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Quote Left Old age is fifteen years older than I am. Age Quote Right
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Quote Left The riders in a race do not stop when they reach the goal. There is a little finishing canter before coming to a standstill. There is time to hear the kind voices of friends and say to oneself, The work is done . Quote Right
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Quote Left Most people are willing to take the Sermon on the Mount as a flag to sail under, but few will use it as a rudder by which to steer. Quote Right
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