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In solitude the mind gains strength and learns to lean upon itself.
Laurence Sterne
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Laurence Sterne was a Novelist from Kingdom of Great Britain (1713–1768).

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Who said "In solitude the mind gains strength and learns to lean upon itself."?
This quote is attributed to Laurence Sterne, a Novelist from Kingdom of Great Britain.
When did Laurence Sterne live?
Laurence Sterne lived from 1713 – 1768.