Bret Harte
1836 - 1902
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Quotes
Biography
Bret Harte was an American author and poet known for his depictions of the Wild West. He was born in 1836 and grew up in New York before moving to California in 1854 during the Gold Rush. Harte worked as a journalist and editor, creating stories and poems that romanticized the frontier life. His works often portrayed the struggles and adventures of gold miners, gamblers, and other characters in the rugged landscape of the West.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
The only sure thing about luck is that it will change.
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The only way of knowing a person is to love them without hope.
3
We begin to die as soon as we are born, and the end is linked to the beginning.
4
Home is found when you start recognizing people.
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All human wisdom is summed up in two words - wait and hope.