"A friend is a beloved mystery; dearest always because he is not ourself, and has something in him which it is impossible for us to fathom. If it were not so, friendship would lose its chief zest."
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Lucy Larcom (1824-1893) was a renowned American poet, educator, and author whose life was marked by resilience and creativity. Born in Beverly, Massachusetts, she spent her early years working in a textile mill, an experience that profoundly shaped her literary voice. Larcom became a prominent figure in the literary movement of the 19th century, advocating for women's education and social reform. Her works, including "A New England Girlhood," celebrate both the beauty of rural life and the strength of women, leaving a lasting legacy in American literature.
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"What is the meaning of 'gossip?' Doesn't it originate with sympathy, an interest in one's neighbor, degenerating into idle curiosity and love of tattling? Which is worse, this habit, or keeping one's self so absorbed intellectually as to forget the sufferings and cares of others, to lose sympathy through having too much to think about?"
Lucy Larcom"No one can feel more gratefully the charm of noble scenery, or the refreshment of escape into the unspoiled solitudes of nature, than the laborer at some close in-door employment."
Lucy Larcom