He is irrational, however well he may be able to reason, wh… - Coventry Patmore

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He is irrational, however well he may be able to reason, who does not clearly see that good is good and truth truth.

Coventry Patmore

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Coventry Kearsey Deighton Patmore (July 23, 1823 – November 26, 1896) was an English poet and critic.

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Birth Name: Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore

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He is irrational, however well he may be able to reason, who does not clearly see that good is good and truth truth. - Coventry Patmore

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