Perhaps nobody ever accomplishes all that he feels lies in him to do; but nearly every one who tries his power touches the walls of his being.
Charles Dudley WarnerAbout author
- Author's profession: Journalist
- Nationality: american
- Born: September 12, 1829
- Died: October 20, 1900
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