Pain is no evil, Unless it conquers us. - Charles Kingsley

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Pain is no evil,
Unless it conquers us.

Charles Kingsley

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About Charles Kingsley

Charles Kingsley (June 12 1819 – January 23 1875) was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university professor, social reformer, historian and novelist. He is particularly associated with Christian socialism, the working men's college, and forming labour cooperatives that failed but led to the working reforms of the progressive era.

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Alternative Names: Canon Kingsley

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