Charles Lamb
1775 - 1834
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Biography
Charles Lamb (1775-1834) was an English essayist, poet, and antiquarian, best known for his Essays of Elia and for co-authoring Tales from Shakespeare with his sister Mary Lamb. Lamb had a unique writing style marked by wit, humor, and a deep appreciation for literature and human nature. Despite facing personal challenges and mental health issues, he made significant contributions to English literature through his insightful essays and imaginative retellings of Shakespearean works.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I love to lose myself in other men's minds.
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The greatest pleasure I know is to do a good action by stealth, and to have it found out by accident.
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A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market.
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We gain knowledge of others only by hearsay, of ourselves by intuition.
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Tis the privilege of friendship to talk nonsense, and to have her nonsense respected.