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December 29, 2007
the life that has been lived
There was a stormy rejoicing in these young souls, and there was faith in the light of the great stars of thought; they had hope fathomless as the ocean. Enthusiasm bore them on the wings of the eagle, and their hearts expanded with the courage of thousands. No doubt life would in time wear it all out, lull most of it to sleep; worldly wisdom would break down much, and cowardice would sweep away the rest--but what of it? The time that passes with goodness will not return with evil, and nothing the future may bring can wither a day or wipe out an hour in the life that has been lived.
Jens Peter Jacobsen - Niels Lyhne
Posted by amin at December 29, 2007 1:39 AM