I am almost ashamed to be living in such peace
while all the rest struggle and suffer.
But after all, it is still best
to concern oneself with eternals,
for from them alone flows that spirit
that can restore peace and serenity
to the world of humans.
-Albert Einstein, 1936
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Spring Mist
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When April with its sweet showers Has pierced the drought of March to the root And bathed every plant-vein in such liquid As has the power to engender the flower; -Geoffrey Chaucer (c.1340-1400), The Canterbury Tales |
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Silent Night
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Since she enjoys her long night's festival, Let me prepare towards her, and let me call This hour her Vigil, and her Eve, since this Both the year's, and the day's deep midnight is. -John Donne (1572-1631), A Nocturnal upon St. Lucy's Day, Being the Shortest Day |
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Midnight Vigil
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Or let my lamp at midnight hour Be seen in some high lonely tower, -John Milton (1608-1674), Il Penseroso |
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