Bret Harte

Francis Bret Harte (August 25, 1836May 6, 1902) was an American author and poet, best remembered for his accounts of pioneering life in California. Born in Albany, New York, he moved to California in 1854, later working there in a number of roles, including miner, teacher, messenger, and journalist.

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The only sure thing about luck is that it will change.

Bret Harte

Never a lip is curved with pain That can't be kissed into smiles again.

Bret Harte