When you know a thing, to hold that you know it; and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge.

Edgar Allan Poe

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Edgar Allan Poe (né Edgar Poe; January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales involving mystery and the macabre. He is widely regarded as one of the central figures...

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