I wish you could infuse a little confidence of human nature… - John Keats

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I wish you could infuse a little confidence of human nature into my heart. I cannot muster any — the world is too brutal for me — I am glad there is such a thing as the grave — I am sure I shall never have any rest till I get there.

John Keats

Bright Star: Love Letters and Poems of John Keats to Fanny Brawne · September 2, 2009 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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John Keats (October 31, 1795 – February 23, 1821) was one of the principal poets of the English Romantic movement.

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Alternative Names: Adonaïs • Adonais

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The world is too brutal for me — I am glad there is such a thing as the grave — I am sure I shall never have any rest till I get there.

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I wish you could infuse a little confidence of human nature into my heart. I cannot muster any — the world is too brutal for me — I am glad there is … - John Keats

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