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Greatly begin! though thou hast time But for a line, be that sublime — Not failure, but low aim, is crime. - James Russell Lowell
" "Greatly begin! though thou hast time
But for a line, be that sublime — Not failure, but low aim, is crime.
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About James Russell Lowell
James Russell Lowell (22 February 1819 – 12 August 1891) was an American Romantic poet, critic, editor, and diplomat. He is associated with the Fireside Poets, a group of New England writers who were among the first American poets who rivaled the popularity of British poets.
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Pen Names:
Hugh Perceval
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Hugh Peters
Alternative Names:
James R. Lowell
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James Lowell
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