Resolve to be thyself: and know, that he
Who finds himself, loses his misery.

Matthew Arnold

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Topic

Being true to oneself Authenticity

Author

Matthew Arnold

Source

Self-Dependence

Medium

Poem

Statement Type

Advice

Language

English

Time

1852 1850s 19th century

Occupation

Poet Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Arnold, Matthew, [published as A]. "Self-Dependence." Empedocles on Etna, and Other Poems. London: B. Fellowes, 1852, l. 31.

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