A. C. Benson
1862 - 1925
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Biography
A. C. Benson (Arthur Christopher Benson) was an English essayist, poet, and author. Born in 1862, he came from a renowned literary family and was educated at Eton College and King's College, Cambridge. Benson was known for his reflective and introspective essays, often exploring themes of nature, spirituality, and human emotions. He held various academic positions, including being the Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge. Benson's works, such as "The Thread of Gold" and "The Upton Letters," are celebrated for their elegance and insightfulness.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The worst sorrows in life are not in its losses and misfortunes, but its fears.
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Very often the root of a doubt, the play of fancy, is more terrible than the reality.
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A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams.
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There is no twilight zone of honesty in business. A thing is right or it's wrong.
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Fear is the parent of cruelty.