Those who first oppose a good work, seize it and make it their own, when the cornerstone is laid and memorial tablets are erected.
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"Those who first oppose a good work, seize it and make it their own, when the cornerstone is laid and memorial tablets are erected." — Edgar Lee Masters
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Those who first oppose a good work, seize it and make it their own, when the cornerstone is laid and memorial tablets are erected. — Edgar Lee Masters
About Edgar Lee Masters
Edgar Lee Masters was a Poet from United States (1868–1950).
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Who said "Those who first oppose a good work, seize it and make it their own, when the co…"?
This quote is attributed to Edgar Lee Masters, a Poet from United States.
When did Edgar Lee Masters live?
Edgar Lee Masters lived from 1868 – 1950.