Sanity — that is the great virtue of the ancient literature; the want of that is the great defect of the modern, in spite of its variety and power. - Matthew Arnold

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Sanity — that is the great virtue of the ancient literature; the want of that is the great defect of the modern, in spite of its variety and power.

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About Matthew Arnold

Matthew Arnold (December 24 1822 – April 15 1888) was an English poet, essayist and cultural critic. He also pursued a career as an inspector of schools.

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