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The poet Melvin B. Tolson once said, 'A civilization is judged only in its decline.' That made sense to me. I would imagine the same is true for poets and tennis players.
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"The poet Melvin B. Tolson once said, 'A civilization is judged only in its decline.' That made sense to me. I would imagine the same is true for poets and tennis players."
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The poet Melvin B. Tolson once said, 'A civilization is judged only in its decline.' That made sense to me. I would imagine the same is true for poets and tennis players. — Nikki Giovanni

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Nikki Giovanni was a Poet from United States (1943–2024).

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This quote is attributed to Nikki Giovanni, a Poet from United States.
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Nikki Giovanni lived from 1943 – 2024.
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