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Nathaniel Hawthorne

American author

1804–1864

23 quotes, most often on Love, Truth & Lies and Happiness.

It contributes greatly towards a man’s moral and intellectual health to be brought into habits of companionship with individuals unlike himself, who care little for his pursuits, and whose sphere and abilities he must go out of himself to appreciate.
The Scarlet Letter (1850), The Custom-HouseIn context
- Character
- Friendship
Trusting no man as his friend, he could not recognize his enemy when the latter actually appeared.
The Scarlet Letter (1850), Chapter XIn context
- Enemies
- Friendship

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