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James Russell Lowell Quotes: New occasions teach new duties, time makes ancient good uncouth; They must upward still and onward, who would keep abreast of truth.
         

New occasions teach new duties, time makes ancient good uncouth; They must upward still and onward, who would keep abreast of truth.


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