Bret Harte

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1836-08-25 – 1902-05-05

American author and poet associated with the Western short story tradition. He gained recognition for stories and poems set in the American West during the 19th century. His writing helped shape early Western literary style.

Quotes by Bret Harte

The morning was bright and propitious. Before their departure, mass had been said in the chapel, and the protection of St. Ignatius invoked against all contingent evils, but especially against bears, which, like the fiery dragons of old, seemed to cherish unconquerable hostility to the Holy Church. (The Legend Of Monte Del Diablo).
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The morning was bright and propitious. Before their departure, mass had been said in the chapel, and the protection of St. Ignatius invoked against all contingent evils, but especially against bears, which, like the fiery dragons of old, seemed to cherish unconquerable hostility to the Holy Church. (The Legend Of Monte Del Diablo).
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Never a lip is curved with pain that can't be kissed into smiles again.
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The only sure thing about luck is that it will change.
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Never a tear bedims the eye that time and patience will not dry.
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The dominant expression of a child is gravity.
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