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The curse of covetousness is that it destroys manhood by substituting money for character.
Lucy Larcom
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The curse of covetousness is that it destroys manhood by substituting money for character. — Lucy Larcom

About Lucy Larcom

Lucy Larcom was a Poet from United States (1824–1893).

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This quote is attributed to Lucy Larcom, a Poet from United States.
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Lucy Larcom lived from 1824 – 1893.
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