If a man made himself an expert in any particular branch of human activity, there would result the strong tendency that a peculiar aptitude towards the same branch would be found among some of his descendants.
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"If a man made himself an expert in any particular branch of human activity, there would result the strong tendency that a peculiar aptitude towards the same branch would be found among some of his descendants." — Sidney Lanier
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If a man made himself an expert in any particular branch of human activity, there would result the strong tendency that a peculiar aptitude towards the same branch would be found among some of his descendants. — Sidney Lanier
About Sidney Lanier
Sidney Lanier was a Poet from United States (1842–1881).
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This quote is attributed to Sidney Lanier, a Poet from United States.
When did Sidney Lanier live?
Sidney Lanier lived from 1842 – 1881.