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# William Croswell Doane

(1832–1913)   Anglican Priest

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William Croswell Doane was an Anglican priest, best known for *Rhymes from time to time*.

## Quick Facts About William Croswell Doane

Born March 2, 1832

Died May 17, 1913

Profession Anglican Priest

Notable works Rhymes from time to time

## About William Croswell Doane

William Croswell Doane was the first bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany in the Northeastern United States. He was bishop from 1869 until his death in 1913.

##  Quotes by William Croswell Doane

> [Life has no smooth road for any of us; and in the bracing atmosphere of a high aim the very roughness stimulates…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-croswell-doane/life-has-no-smooth-road-for-any-of-us-and-in-the-bracing-atmosphere/)

William Croswell Doane

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> [My dear old dog, most constant of all friends.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-croswell-doane/my-dear-old-dog-most-constant-of-all-friends/)

William Croswell Doane

[Animal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/animal/)

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> [But life has no smooth roads for any of us. And in the bracing atmosphere of a high aim, the very roughness…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-croswell-doane/but-life-has-no-smooth-roads-for-any-of-us-and-in-the-bracing/)

William Croswell Doane

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> [The success of sainthood is the success attained by struggle and suffering and achieved by faith; a success of honor, of clean…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-croswell-doane/the-success-of-sainthood-is-the-success-attained-by-struggle-and/)

William Croswell Doane

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