Ennobling this dull pomp, the life of kings, By contemplation of diviner things. - Matthew Arnold

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Ennobling this dull pomp, the life of kings, By contemplation of diviner things.

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About Matthew Arnold

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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Eutrapelia. "A happy and gracious flexibility," Pericles calls this quality of the Athenians...lucidity of thought, clearness and propriety of language, freedom from prejudice and freedom from stiffness, openness of mind, amiability of manners.
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