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Of all that writ, he was the wisest bard, who spoke this mighty truth— He that knew all that ever learning writ, Knew only this—that he knew nothing yet.

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Bessie Smith

Bessie Smith

Bessie Smith (July, 1892 or April, 1894 - September 26, 1937) was the most popular and successful female blues singer of the 1920s and 1930s, and a strong influence on subsequent generations, including Billie Holiday, Mahalia Jackson, Nina Simone and Janis Joplin.

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