My principle is, the artist shall put forth, humbly & lovin… - Sidney Lanier

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My principle is, the artist shall put forth, humbly & lovingly, without bitterness, the very best & highest that is within him,utterly regardless of contemporary criticism.

Sidney Lanier

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Sidney Lanier (February 3, 1842 – July 7, 1881) was an American poet, novelist and musician. Lanier died from complications of tuberculosis; aged thirty-nine.

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Alternative Names: Sidney Clopton Lanier

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