"There is no great sport in having bullets flying about one in every direction, but I find they have less horror when among them than when in anticipation."
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About Charles Mackay
Charles Mackay (1814-1889) was a Scottish poet, journalist, and author. He is best known for his work as a prolific writer and songwriter, with many of his poems being set to music. Mackay's most famous work is the book 'Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds,' published in 1841, which explores the psychology of mass belief and delusion.
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