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James Lane Allen, an American author and educator, captured the essence of the American South in his lyrical novels and short stories. His vivid descriptions of Kentucky's landscapes and characters, combined with his exploration of moral and philosophical themes, earned him acclaim as one of the leading literary voices of his time.

"You cannot escape the results of your thoughts. Whatever your present environment may be, you will fall, remain or rise with your thoughts, your vision, your ideal. You will become as small as your controlling desire; as great as your dominant aspiration."


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