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title: "3 Ethel Watts Mumford Quotes - Famous Poet"
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# Ethel Watts Mumford

(1878–1940)   Poet

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Ethel Watts Mumford was a poet.

## Quick Facts About Ethel Watts Mumford

Born January 1, 1878

Died January 1, 1940

Profession Poet

## About Ethel Watts Mumford

American writer (1878-1940)... \| Ethel Watts Mumford was an American author from New York City. The surname Mumford came from her first husband, George D. Mumford, a lawyer.

##  Quotes by Ethel Watts Mumford

> [Knowledge is power if you know about the right person](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ethel-watts-mumford/knowledge-is-power-if-you-know-about-the-right-person/)

Ethel Watts Mumford

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ee7/ethel-watts-mumford-76087_know_knowledge-is-power-if-you-know-about-the_424237.jpg)

> [God gave us our relatives; thank God we can choose our friends.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ethel-watts-mumford/god-gave-us-our-relatives-thank-god-we-can-choose-our-friends/)

Ethel Watts Mumford

[Friendship](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/friendship/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1df/ethel-watts-mumford-76087_friendship_god-gave-us-our-relatives-thank-god-we-c_1046717.jpg)

> [The greatest possession is self-possession.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ethel-watts-mumford/the-greatest-possession-is-self-possession/)

Ethel Watts Mumford

[Identity](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/identity/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/365/ethel-watts-mumford-76087_identity_the-greatest-possession-is-self-possessi_2390643.jpg)

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