To be born woman is to know - although they do not speak of it at school - women must labor to be beautiful.
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Though leaves are many, the root is one Through all the lying days of my youth I swayed my leaves and flowers in the sun Now I may wither into the truth.William Butler Yeats
Joy is of the will which labours, which overcomes obstacles, which knows triumph.
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A mermaid found a swimming lad,Picked him for her own,Pressed her body to his body,Laughed and plunging downForgot in cruel happinessThat even lovers drown.
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I would mould a world of fire and dew.
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I know that I shall meet my fate Somewhere among the clouds above Those that I fight I do not hate, Those that I guard I do not love My country is Kiltartan Cross, My countrymen Kiltartan's poor.
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If soul my look and body touch, Which is the more blest.
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