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Peace hath higher tests of manhood, than battle ever knew.
John Greenleaf Whittier
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About John Greenleaf Whittier

John Greenleaf Whittier was a Poet from United States (1807–1892).

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This quote is attributed to John Greenleaf Whittier, a Poet from United States.
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John Greenleaf Whittier lived from 1807 – 1892.
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