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Youth comes but once in a lifetime.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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About Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was a Poet from United States (1807–1882).

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Who said "Youth comes but once in a lifetime."?
This quote is attributed to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, a Poet from United States.
When did Henry Wadsworth Longfellow live?
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow lived from 1807 – 1882.
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