Philistine must have originally meant, in the mind of those… - Matthew Arnold

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Philistine must have originally meant, in the mind of those who invented the nickname, a strong, dogged, unenlightened opponent of the children of the light.

Matthew Arnold

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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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Poetry is simply the most beautiful, impressive and wisely effective mode of saying things, and hence its importance.

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Know, man hath all which Nature hath, but more, And in that more lie all his hopes of good.

Philistine must have originally meant, in the mind of those who invented the nickname, a strong, dogged, unenlightened opponent of the children of th… - Matthew Arnold

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