There is no holier spot of ground than where defeated valor lies by mourning beauty crowned - Henry Timrod - Quotesmemo.com

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If you take care of your immediate surroundings, the universe will take care of itself.

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Henry Timrod

There is no holier spot of ground than where defeated valor lies by mourning beauty crowned

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Each has its lesson; for our dreams in sooth, come they in shape of demons, gods, or elves, are allegories with deep hearts of truth that tell us solemn secrets of ourselves.

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Out in the lonely woods the jasmine burns Its fragrant lamps, and turns Into a royal court with green festoons The banks of dark lagoons.

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And down the dunes a thousand guns lie crouched,Unseen, beside the flood -Like tigers in some Orient jungle crouchedThat wait and watch for blood. Meanwhile, through streets still echoing with trade,Walk grave and thoughtful men,Whose hands may one day wield the patriot's bladeAs lightly as the pen.

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