When steam first began to pump and wheels go round at so many revolutions per minute, what are called business habits were intended to make the life of man run in harmony with the steam engine, and his movement rival the train in punctuality.
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After the spiritual powers, there is no thing in the world more unconquerable than the spirit of nationality. The spirit of nationality in Ireland will persist even though the mightiest of material powers be its neighbor.George William Russell
When for love it was fain of
The wild heart was chidden,
When the white limbs were clothed
And the beauty was hidden;
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I found
How deep the glance of love can wound,
How cruel pity is to hate.
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You and I of Time are not afraid.
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A friend I greet
In each flower and tree and wind-
Oh, but life is sweet, is sweet!
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